Chapter 58

• When a sudden business opportunity arose overseas, Jason seized it without hesitation. A business trip seemed like the perfect distraction. He needed to get away, to put some distance between himself and the memories of her that haunted every corner of his life.
• He boarded the jet with a stern expression, determined to focus on work. For the next few weeks, he was a whirlwind of activity, signing contracts, sealing deals, and making more money. His days were filled with meetings, negotiations, and long hours in unfamiliar boardrooms. He barely slept, barely ate, driven by a restless energy that wouldn’t let him stop.
• Yet, despite his best efforts, thoughts of Lucy kept slipping through the cracks. He saw her in every crowded airport, every bustling city street. Every time he caught a glimpse of dark hair or heard the soft sound of laughter, his heart skipped a beat, and for a brief moment, he allowed himself to believe it could be her. But it never was.