Chapter 141: A Bitter Brew

David and Mark sat at a small café in the heart of New York City, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting through the air. It was a rare moment of calm amidst the chaos of their busy lives, a chance to catch up and unwind. But as they sipped their drinks, Mark couldn't shake the sense of bitterness that lingered in the back of his mind. He had been keeping a secret from David, one that weighed heavily on his conscience, and he knew that he couldn't keep it bottled up any longer. "David, I need to talk to you about something," Mark said, his voice tense with emotion. David looked up from his coffee, concern etched on his face. "What's wrong, Mark?" he asked, his brow furrowing in concern. Mark took a deep breath, steeling himself before continuing. "I've been thinking a lot lately about everything that's been going on," he began, his voice tinged with bitterness. "About Natalie, about Lisa, about Ethan..." David nodded in understanding, knowing all too well the turmoil