Debbie decided she needed space, so she asked Felix for time apart to process everything. Though reluctant, Felix agreed, sensing her need to untangle the web of emotions suffocating her.
She spent her days wandering Bangkok alone, the
vibrant city a stark contrast to the storm inside her.
One evening, she found herself in a serene temple
garden, where the soft glow of lanterns and the scent of incense offered her a moment of peace.
Sitting on a stone bench, she stared at her reflection in a koi pond and whispered to herself,
pain?"
"Who am I without all this The question lingered in her mind, urging her to confront the anger, self-doubt, and grief she had carried for so long. Debbie realized she had spent years letting others define her happiness—Pasco, her parents, even Felix. It was time to take control of her own narrative.