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.

to be with Lyse." Carl squeezed his eyes shut, a wave

longed to offer words of comfort, but nothing

I'd gladly trade everything I have just to hear Lyse call me 'Jimmy' once

sparkled as she stood amidst a sea of roses, beckoning

come over here and play!"

it's alright even if everyone ignores

as your friend,

We'll be friends forever.

Pinky promise!" "Pinky...

and his right hand reached

tall, imposing figure slumped

"I never changed, Lyse.

But you...

Carl shuffled forward hesitantly,

had never witnessed

that even if given

hand; love

Alyssa and Jasper were perfectly

a common vision, aspired toward the

two perfectly matched

destined to

else might be, they

Mr. Schmidt, it would be best for you to leave

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

police will soon

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