Chapter 17 New Beginnings And Celebrations

• Natalie stood at the edge of the city park, staring out at the skyline. The tall buildings and bustling streets that had once felt like her home now seemed oppressive and unwelcoming. The recent events had left her feeling more isolated than ever. Being barred from McCloud Company and dismissed from McCloud Mansion had shattered her sense of belonging and security. The city that once promised opportunity now felt like a cage.
• As she walked through the park, her mind was consumed by thoughts of leaving. The idea of escaping the city and starting anew in a place far removed from her past was becoming increasingly appealing. The weight of her recent rejection, coupled with her pregnancy, made her feel that distancing herself from the sources of her pain might be the best path forward.
• She wandered through the park’s winding paths, her thoughts clouded by a mix of sadness and determination. The decision to leave wasn’t an easy one. It meant abandoning the life she had built and confronting an uncertain future. But the thought of staying in a city where she felt unwelcome and isolated was unbearable.