CHAPTER 36 THE RUN-IN

David's transformation into a playboy began after a tragic loss. He seemed uninterested in serious relationships, but Mark understood the true cause. David was trying to escape the pain of losing his beloved, a challenge anyone would find hard to face. Yet, he confided only in Mark. "Moving on isn't simple," David admitted, expressing his regret at not being able to let go sooner. Mark, unsure how to offer more comfort, sighed. Amelia, feeling the sadness around them, pieced together their story. Mark said, "I think when she looks down from heaven, she wouldn't want you living aimlessly like this." "I'll try." David sighed deeply. Listening to David's woes about marriage pressure and his past, Amelia realized that everyone had their own struggles and weaknesses, often concealed behind a guise of resilience. She reflected on her best friend Sofia, who, like David, had been single and distant from home due to similar pressures. 'Most young people face marriage expect