"Babe," Derek murmured, reaching for Elena's hand, but she seemed oblivious to his presence.
In the midst of the shocking encounter with the man who bore an uncanny resemblance to Paul, her mind was caught in a whirlwind of emotions.
"Paul," Elena unconsciously murmured, her voice a fragile whisper, carrying the weight of memories that surged to the surface.
Concern etched on his face, the man who had triggered this unexpected cascade of memories attempted to offer Elena a glass of water.
However, upon hearing her utter Paul's name, he paused, a momentary flicker of understanding crossing his features.
"Sorry, ma'am," he uttered with a gentle sincerity.
"Babe," Derek murmured, reaching for Elena's hand, but she seemed oblivious to his presence. In the midst of the shocking encounter with the man who bore an uncanny resemblance to Paul, her mind was caught in a whirlwind of emotions.
