A Woman Moves Into Her Childhood Home – What She Finds Terrifies Her

2. A Gleam

John gazed into Kate’s eyes, feeling the weight of his confession. “It’s not about you, Kate. It’s me. I’ve changed, and I can’t give you what you deserve anymore. I don’t want to hold you back.” Tears welled up in Kate’s eyes, her voice quivering as she whispered, “But I still love you, John.”

A heavy silence hung between them as John’s heart ached. The memories of their first dance, the laughter, and the whispered promises seemed distant. He reached out to hold her hand one last time, a bittersweet farewell in the place where their love story had begun, now destined to be just a memory.