Debbie spent the next few days reflecting on her encounter with Filex. His words lingered in her mind like a quiet echo, urging her to find strength within herself. She had spent so long trapped in the shadows of her pain, waiting for someone Pasco, a friend, even fate to pull her out. But now, she realized that the rescue she was waiting for had to come from within.
She began to rebuild, slowly but deliberately.
Her mornings started earlier. She would step outside, letting the crisp air clear her mind. She returned to her studies, tackling one topic at a time, no longer burdened by the overwhelming need to be perfect. And though her job applications still felt like a shot in the dark, she sent them out with a renewed sense of purpose.
But the biggest change was in her mindset. Pasco was no longer the center of her universe.