Months later, Alex received a letter from Sophia. She had moved to a new city, far away from her past, and was starting over. She thanked him for giving her the strength to change, and for showing her that there was still good in the world.
Alex read the letter several times, a bittersweet smile on his face. He knew he had made the right choice in helping her, even if it had cost him his peace of mind. He had grown through the experience, and he was ready to move forward, wiser and more self-assured.
As he folded the letter and put it away, he felt a sense of closure. The past was behind him, and the future was full of possibilities. He had played a part in someone else's redemption, and that was enough.