Sophia never forgot the night she was cast out into the storm. The memories lingered, but they no longer held power over her. Instead, they fueled her mission to create a world where no one would feel as alone as she once did.

Eventually, Sophia returned to her hometown, no longer the scared girl who had fled into the night, but a confident woman with purpose. Her return was met with whispers and stares, but she faced them with dignity.

News of her return spread quickly, and soon she was standing at her parents’ doorstep, her heart pounding. Louis and Isabella opened the door, their faces a mix of shock and something resembling regret.