Chapter 82

• He sat there for a moment, staring at the front door of her house, trying to steady his breathing. The lights were on, a soft glow emanating from the windows. He could see shadows moving inside, and his heart skipped a beat.
• This was it. This was the moment he had to face whatever truth was waiting for him.
• He took a deep breath and got out of the car, his legs feeling like they were made of lead. He walked up to the house, his steps heavy, his mind filled with uncertainty and anticipation. He raised his hand to knock on the door, but hesitated, his heart racing.