Chapter 121 Five Years Passed

• Five years had passed since the tragic accident that claimed Alex’s life, and in that time, Ira’s world had changed in ways she could never have imagined. Despite the undeniable reality of Alex’s death, Ira found herself clinging to faint, desperate hopes that perhaps he was still alive somewhere, that the accident had been part of some elaborate scheme, and that he had been abducted rather than killed. These thoughts, though implausible, gave her a flicker of hope that sometimes kept her going.
• She shared these thoughts with Sophie, Asher, and Marcus, her closest confidants. Sophie had been a constant source of support and companionship, moving into Ira’s apartment to help her cope. Asher and Marcus listened patiently to her theories and did their best to support her, both emotionally and through their own private investigations. However, despite their efforts, they repeatedly hit dead ends, finding no evidence to support the idea that Alex’s death was anything other than a tragic accident.
• Ira frequently visited the site of the accident, standing silently at the spot where their car had crashed and burned. She would look out at the open road, hoping for some sign or clue that would confirm her suspicions. Each visit ended the same way: with a heavy heart and no answers, but she couldn’t stop herself from returning, unable to fully accept the finality of Alex’s death.