ALEXIO'S POV 

I finally left the coffee shop, then determination rushed through me. I knew that I had a long way to go, that I had to work hard to rebuild myself, to become a better person. But I was ready for the challenge. I was ready to face the truth, to confront my demons, and to start anew.

I breathed in, then felt hope and renewal. I knew that I would never forget Ciara, that she would always be a part of me. But I also knew that I had to move on, to find a way to heal and to grow.

I was uncertain, but also hopeful. I...