Chapter 23.1: Colliding Fates

Time has marched on since I decided to part ways with Ronald. It has been a challenging journey, but I'm sure it was the right choice. My focus has shifted to my work, and my business is flourishing. While the scars he left behind still ache, I'm determined not to let them dictate my future. Life keeps moving forward, and so do I.

Ronald's absence lingers in the back of my mind, a constant presence that I can't entirely shake. I find myself wondering how he's dealing with our separation and if he's come to regret the path he chose. However, my resolve remains unshaken—to leave him and Tola behind and carve out a new way for myself. I owe it to my happiness to step away from the wreckage of our past, even if it means stepping into uncertainty.

In the meantime, Ronald appears to have thrown himself into his role as a father to his children and his relationship with Tola. Jealousy pricks at my heart whenever their image flashes in my mind. Yet, I remind myself I deserve more than someon