And so, in that quiet hospital room, Harley let go of the past and embraced the possibilities ahead. She may have been abandoned by someone she once loved, but she wasn’t alone. She had herself, and she had Ethan—a reminder that life could be beautiful again.

The heart monitor continued its steady beat, a promise of resilience and renewal. Harley lay back against the pillows, her heart lighter than it had been in years, ready to write the next chapter of her life.