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Chapter 123

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Chapter 123

Matthew couldn't seem to focus at work. His thoughts kept drifting, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't push away the questions and feelings that seemed to consume him.

The divorce, Sharon, his unsettled emotions, everything tangled together in a mess that clouded his mind. Even the simplest tasks at the office felt like monumental hurdles, and it was taking a toll on him. He glanced at the clock, realizing he couldn’t sit still any longer. He needed a distraction.

So, without thinking it through, he grabbed his keys and left. The drive to the house was a blur. His hands gripped the wheel as his mind wandered, trying to avoid thinking about the issues he wasn’t ready to face yet. He had an errand to run, a simple task he had promised someone he’d complete.

When he reached the house, he was greeted by an older man who handed him a small package. Matthew, still caught in the fog of his thoughts, barely acknowledged the man’s presence as he took the package. Befo
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