Chapter 84

• Damien had been restless for weeks. Life after his engagement felt strangely hollow, like a beautiful canvas eerily devoid of color. Despite his best efforts to immerse himself in the new chapter, thoughts of Charlotte continued to dance at the edges of his mind, vibrant and demanding. He had missed her laughter, the spark of creativity that ignited whenever they were together, and the way her presence made the mundane feel extraordinary.
• Today, without fully realizing why, he found himself standing outside her apartment door, his heart racing a bemusing symphony of longing and uncertainty. He had made the decision on a whim, driven by an overwhelming desire to reconnect. What had started as a casual visit had morphed into a desperate need; he wanted to see her again, to feel the warmth of their shared moments and to comprehend the unshakable bond that still tethered them together.
• Taking a deep breath, Damien knocked softly, his pulse quickening as he awaited the sound of her voice—sweet and familiar. But the seconds stretched into an eternity. Just as he was about to knock again, the door creaked open, revealing Charlotte.