Chapter 58: "A Glimpse into the Past"

Taylor sat on the edge of the bed, staring at her phone. The message from her ex had completely thrown her off balance. She hadn’t thought about him in years, and now, out of nowhere, he was reaching out. A flurry of emotions washed over her—confusion, curiosity, and a flicker of something else, something she wasn’t ready to acknowledge. “Are you going to call him?” Alex asked, his voice tinged with concern as he sat beside her, his hand resting on her back. Taylor sighed, her fingers tightening around her phone. “I don’t know. It just feels so strange. Why now? What could he possibly want after all this time?” Alex’s brow furrowed, his protective instincts kicking in. “Maybe he just wants closure, or maybe he’s trying to stir up old feelings. Whatever it is, I’m here for you. You don’t have to face this alone.” Taylor appreciated Alex’s reassurance, but the truth was, she wasn’t sure how she felt. Her mind was a whirlwind of memories—some sweet, some painful. She didn’t want to br