Chapter 62 Please Use Protection

• The moon was already setting slowly, and darkness had crept in, casting long shadows over the streets. As Damon drove, the headlights of his car illuminated the way forward, but his mind was lost in a labyrinth of thoughts, revisiting the painful conversation he had with Alice earlier. The silence was deafening, broken only by the occasional honk of a car or the shrill cry of a night bird.
• As soon as he got home, he parked his car in the driveway, got out, and stared at the clear sky. The stars twinkled, and he could feel his heart racing. He took a deep breath and headed into his house, turning on the lights as he walked. The soft glow of the lamps provided a comforting ambiance. But the cosy atmosphere could not heal the pain gnawing at him from inside.
• He made his way to the living room and slumped tiredly onto the couch. His eyes darted around the room, which now seemed unfamiliar. Suddenly, the ring lay abandoned in the corner, mocking him with its mere presence. He shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts.