CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY EIGHT – A SHORT FAREWELL

The following morning, Rebecca bid farewell to Nancy and Leonard, her heart full of warmth at the sight of them sharing a lingering kiss before Leonard headed off to work. The change in their relationship was palpable, and Rebecca couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in the small role she'd played in rekindling their romance. "Thanks again for everything, Becca," Nancy said, pulling her sister into a tight hug. "You're welcome here anytime, you know that, right?" Rebecca smiled, returning the embrace. "I know. And thank you for letting me crash here for so long. It's been... healing." As Rebecca drove back to her condo, her mind wandered to thoughts of her own future. The past few weeks had given her a new perspective on life and love. While she wasn't sure she was ready for the kind of settled domestic life Nancy and Leonard had, she found herself longing for a deeper connection. Lost in thought, Rebecca almost missed the sleek black car parked in front of her condo. Her heart