Chapter 119

Reina's Pov

I found solace in the park, seeking refuge on a roadside bench as life continued its chaotic dance around me. The laughter of children echoed through the air, their joyful footsteps reverberating in my ears. A bittersweet sadness engulfed me as tears welled up in my eyes, casting a shadow over the vivid memories that flooded my mind.

I closed my eyes, allowing the scene to unfold once more. It was a different park, a different time. Quebec Park, where the warmth of the sun kissed our skin and the laughter of my beloved son, Egan, filled the air. We were a family, complete and blissfully unaware of the darkness that would descend upon us.

I could almost hear Egan's infectious laughter, see his vibrant eyes filled with innocence and wonder. He ran and played with such freedom, his small feet leaving imprints on the grass. The image of Garret, my husband, standing by my side, watching our son with a pride that only a father could possess, filled my heart with a m