Chapter 43

As he reached the end of the documents, Legacy's heart felt heavy with a mixture of emotions. He had sought answers, and now he had them – but he also had a deeper understanding of the passage of time, the changes that occurred, and the reasons behind Summer's choices.

Closing the envelope, he leaned back in his seat, his thoughts a whirlwind of memories and reflections. The woman he had known was not the same person she had become, and yet, the connection they had shared still resonated within him.

On a quiet night, Legacy sat in his room, staring at his phone. He took a deep breath before dialing his parents' number. As the call connected, he requested that both his mom and dad be on the line together – he had something important to share, something that required their united attention.

His mother's warm voice came through first, followed by his father's more authoritative tone. "We're both here, Legacy. What's on your mind?" his dad asked.

Legacy's heart raced as he searched for th