Chapter 18: A Lighter Heart

　　As Sally sat in her apartment, her mind still reeling from Gavin's harsh words, she couldn't shake the sadness that had settled in her heart. She knew deep down that loving someone who was married was not right, but she couldn't deny the feelings she had for him. 　　She gazed out of her window, lost in thought as tears welled up in her eyes. She knew that she had to find a way to move on from these feelings, to let go of this impossible love. But it felt like an impossible task. Gavin had been such a significant part of her life, and the bond they shared ran deep. 　　With a heavy sigh, Sally wiped away her tears and tried to compose herself. She knew that she had to be strong, that she couldn't let this unrequited love consume her. She had to find a way to be happy on her own, to find fulfilment in other aspects of her life. 　　Just as she was lost in her thoughts, her phone buzzed, signalling an incoming call. She wiped away her tears and glanced at the screen, surprised to see it was