Lorenzo

The engine purred, a steady rhythm that echoed the turbulent beat of my heart as I sat in my car, ready to leave. Yet, my soul refused to let go, a magnetic pull seemed to be drawing me back towards the woman who had shattered my world. I fought the urge to rush back inside, to sweep Eva away from the darkness that had enveloped her.

"I should respect her wishes," I whispered to the empty car, my voice hoarse with emotion as I gripped the steering wheel, knuckles white with the effort.

Just as I put the car in gear, a flicker of movement caught my eye, a...