Chapter 138

I finished my noodles, savoring the salty broth and the chewy noodles, a simple pleasure in the midst of a complicated life. As I cleaned up, my mind drifted back to Lyon and the weight of his regrets. He had always carried a heavy burden regarding Sandra, and I wondered if he truly understood that letting her go was not an act of abandonment, but one of love. Would he have the strength to do what was right, even if it meant walking away?

After tidying the kitchen, I made my way to the living room again and plopped down on the couch, my phone buzzing beside me. I picked it up, half-expecting a message from Lyon, but it was from Emma instead. “Good morning! Are you free to meet today?”

I considered the question, my mind racing through the events of the past few days. “Sure,” I replied. “What’s up?”

“Just wanted to talk. I have some ideas about helping Sandra,” she sent back. My heart raced at the thought. If anyone could help Sandra break free from her past, it