The set up
The early evening sunlight filtered through the
curtains, casting a warm glow on his face, and the room felt like a sanctuary where secrets could be
confided.
"Hey, Molly," Patrick began, his voice hesitant, "I need to talk to you about something that's been
weighing on my mind for a while."
I set aside the book I'd been reading and gave him my full attention. "Of course, Patrick. You can always
talk to me. What's bothering you?"
He took a deep breath and leaned back in his chair, gazing out the window as if searching for the right
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