CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY NINE: HOW I WISHED

As Mark sat alone in his study, his mind filled with memories of happier times with Tiana, he couldn’t shake the feeling of emptiness that lingered in the air. The weight of his mistakes pressed heavily on his shoulders, the guilt and regret gnawing at his conscience with each passing moment. Lost in his thoughts, Mark was startled when the doorbell rang, breaking the silence of the room. With a sigh, he rose from his seat and made his way to the door, wondering who could be calling at this hour. To his surprise, there was a package waiting for him on the doorstep – a small, nondescript box wrapped in plain brown paper. Frowning in confusion, Mark picked up the package and carried it back inside, his curiosity piqued by the unexpected delivery. As he unwrapped the package, his heart skipped a beat when he saw what was inside – divorce papers, addressed to him and Tiana. His hands trembled as he read through the legal document, his mind struggling to process the reality of what