One evening, Aaron stopped by to bring David home after their weekend together.
David burst through the door, eager to tell me all about their trip to the theme park.
We sat at the kitchen table, and after taking a steady breath, he said quietly, “I’m getting married again.”
I smiled — genuine happiness for him filled me. Finding peace after parting ways is rare, and he deserved it.
When I asked who she was, he hesitated, then showed me a photo on his phone.
My heart gave a small jolt.
The woman in the picture was someone familiar — Emily, my kind, thoughtful neighbor who had become a close friend during some of my toughest times.
Instead of anger, a calm acceptance washed over me.
Life has a way of connecting stories in unexpected ways, bringing clarity from unlikely places.
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