Emotional distancing
Lucas and I had emotionally distanced ourselves from Markon, preparing for our new reality. We spent more time together, creating a protective bubble where Markon’s deceit couldn’t reach.
Lucas’s laughter and innocent questions kept me grounded, reminding me of what I was fighting for. The transition wasn’t easy, but each day apart from Markon brought a bit of peace.
We were both ready to face whatever unfolded next, fortified by our bond and the truth.