Dominic stared blankly out of his car window on a bright morning, though the sunlight felt too harsh for his dark mood. Outside, life seemed normal—people busy with their routines, walking briskly on the sidewalk, chatting and laughing. But for Dominic, the world around him felt meaningless. His mind was lost in unending chaos.

"Why did Clara do this?" he muttered. That question kept spinning in his mind, a mix of anger and confusion swirling within him. He felt frustrated, as if he had been played by someone he should have trusted.

Guilt also gnawed at him—how could this damage his relationship with Gwen? The happy moments they once shared...