CHAPTER SIXTY SEVEN: SHOCKED

As Sarah sat on Nelson's couch, she felt a strange mix of calm and anticipation. She was ready to open up to Nelson about her feelings, to finally bridge the gap that had grown between them. But the serenity of the moment was shattered when the door opened, and Nelson walked in, his arm around a woman Sarah didn't recognize. Their laughter died abruptly as all three of them froze in shock. Nelson, caught completely off guard, stared at Sarah with wide eyes. The woman beside him looked equally startled, her smile faltering as she took in the unexpected scene. "Sarah?" Nelson's voice was a mixture of surprise and confusion. His grip on the woman's arm loosened, and he stepped away from her, his face paling as the reality of the situation sank in. The woman, sensing the sudden tension, looked between Sarah and Nelson, her expression turning from confusion to discomfort. "Nelson, what's going on?" Sarah stood up slowly, her heart pounding in her chest. She felt a rush of emotions—shock