When Filex met Debbie, she was unlike anyone he had ever known. Her pain was palpable, but so was her resilience. She was fiery and determined, even as she carried the weight of her past.
What struck Filex most wasn't just her vulnerability—it was her refusal to be defined by it. She reminded him of his mother's strength, his sister's stubbornness, and something else he couldn't quite place. Over time, Filex found himself falling for her. She challenged him in ways no one else ever had, refusing to let him "fix" her while still allowing him to be her anchor.
But loving Debbie wasn't easy. She was still tethered to her past with Pasco, and Filex had to navigate the delicate balance between supporting her and protecting his own heart.