Jake leaned in closer, his expression softening. “Listen, Harley. It’s not about being weak or blind. It’s about trusting and loving someone enough to think they’ll stand by you, especially when things get tough. Mark’s the one who couldn’t see what he had.”

Harley wiped away a tear, her resolve building with each word Jake spoke. “I signed the papers,” she said, her voice gaining strength. “It’s over. But maybe it’s time I started focusing on my own happiness.”

Jake nodded, a proud smile tugging at his lips. “That’s the spirit. You have all of us behind you—Mom, Dad, and me. We’ll be here every step of the way.”