CHAPTER 98 NIGHTFALL'S REFLECTION

The city settled into a hushed stillness as nightfall draped its velvety cloak over the urban landscape. In the park, shadows danced beneath the dim glow of lampposts, casting a surreal ambiance that mirrored the tumult within the hearts of those present. Lisa, caught between the urge to confront and the desire for anonymity, found herself drawn towards the distant silhouette of Natalie and Ethan. Their voices, carried by the night breeze, reached her ears in fragments, creating a haunting symphony of pain and regret. In the clandestine arrangement, Ethan and Lisa had planned to meet in the park, seeking a momentary escape from the complexities of their unraveling lives. However, the rendezvous took an unexpected turn as Natalie, fueled by a suspicion she couldn't shake, followed Ethan discreetly. As Lisa approached the scene, the air thickened with anticipation. The park, once a refuge for stolen moments, now became the stage for an unfolding drama that held the potential to