Then, one chilly morning, Clara called with a breakthrough. Daniel had been seen entering a café in a small coastal town, just an hour’s drive from Laura’s home. Heart pounding, Laura knew this was her chance. She needed to see him, to confront him face-to-face.

Laura arrived at the café, her nerves a mix of fear and anticipation. As she walked in, she immediately spotted Daniel at a corner table, engrossed in his phone. For a moment, she hesitated, her breath catching in her throat. But then, resolve surged through her veins. She approached the table and sat down opposite him.