Thunder rumbled, and lightning flashed across the vast night sky.

It felt as if the heavens themselves were about to crack open.

"Has this day finally arrived?" Jameson stood with his back to Carl, hands clasped behind him, projecting an image of strength and resolve.

His posture did not hint at defeat, despair, or emptiness.

Yet, a profound loneliness emanated from him, tugging at the heartstrings.

He had been a high achiever, a man of success and ambition.

He had thrived like a firework that rocketed into the sky, exploding in a blaze of color that illuminated Solana City's night.

He had been magnificent, passionate, and impossible to ignore.

But in the end, all he was left with was a wasteland of ash.

"Once, I craved everything.

I yearned to return to Solana City and make the Schmidts pay for what they'd done.

I wanted to reclaim everything that was rightfully mine, and I dreamed of aiding Mr.

Justin in seizing control of Solana City.

"But ultimately, 1 realized that none of it held any meaning.

with Lyse."

longed to offer words of comfort, but nothing felt

the past, I'd gladly trade everything I have just to hear Lyse call

stood amidst a sea of roses, beckoning him with

over here and play!" "Don't

here." "Jimmy, it's alright even

me as your friend,

We'll be friends forever.

Pinky promise!" "Pinky...

and his right hand reached up to

imposing figure slumped forward bit

"I never changed, Lyse.

But you...

hesitantly, unsure of how close to

had never witnessed such

he lacked the courage to reveal that even if given another chance, Alyssa would

fate's cruel hand; love was an uncontrollable, enigmatic

Alyssa and Jasper were perfectly

common vision, aspired toward the same

like two perfectly

were destined

else might be,

it would be best for you to

to avoid suspicion." Carl's eyes betrayed a flicker of

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