New York, Mia

I was on my way back to New York. The journey had been a long time coming, a relief that felt like the first rays of sunlight after a stormy night. The reason for my return was simple and profound: Sebastian had finally been released from the hospital. His recovery had been a grueling process, marked by endless hours of waiting and praying for any sign of improvement. And yesterday, we received the news we had longed for – he was going to be okay.

I had taken a leave of absence from my job in New York to be by Sebastian’s side. Work had become a...