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    “That’s a bridge I’ll cross when I get there,” Lowell said, a trace of bitterness in his voice. “I can’t afford to worry about that right now.” He held Shaun’s gaze, a heavy silence settling between them. Finally, he sighed and added, “I’m sorry, Shaun.”


    Shaun’s expression remained unreadable as he asked, “What are you apologizing for?”


    “For ruining your wedding with Tracy. For bringing Dolores there. I’m truly sorry.”


    The emotion drained from Shaun’s face, his expression going nk. “Tracy and I could have been happy. But that chance is gone now.”


    “I won’t go near her again. That’s a promise,” Lowell said solemnly.


    Shaun studied him, clearly surprised. “Did you finallye to your senses?”


    Lowell exhaled, a grim sort of eptance settling over him. “I suppose so. After everything that’s happened, how could I not?”


    Lowell and Shaun talkedte into the evening, their conversation finally ending as the sun sank below the horizon.


    Stepping out into the hall, Lowell turned to Elyse. “We are done. You can go now.”


    Elyse studied him, then asked, “Aren’t you going to see Tracy?”<fnf01e> The source of th?s content is FindN0vel</fnf01e>


    Lowell shook his head. “No. Tracy and I are over. Moreover, seeing me wouldn’t do her any good. It would only upset her more.”


    Elyse noticed a change in him. He had once been arrogant, but now he seemed much calmer and more thoughtful.


    As Lowell pivoted to depart, he paused mid-step, a flicker of doubt crossing his face. Turning back to Elyse, he said, “There’s something I would like Tracy to know. Would you mind passing it on?”


    Elyse gave a gentle nod. “Of course, what is it?”


    “Tell her I’m truly sorry. I messed up. I won’t trouble her anymore… and I genuinely wish her all the happiness in the world.”


    With those words hanging in the air, Lowell strode off, never once looking back. Little did he know, Tracy was mere feet away, tucked behind a newspaper and a wide-brimmed hat, catching every word.


    Elyse spun around to face Tracy, letting out a soft sigh. “You heard all that, didn’t you?”


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    Tracy dipped her head in acknowledgment. “Yeah, I heard everything.”


    “He sounded like he meant it,” Elyse mused. “I reckon he’s finally ready to let go and move on.”


    “It is for the best,” Tracy replied, her tone resolute. “It’s the only way any of us can keep moving forward.” Rising to her feet, she made her way toward Shaun’s hospital room.


    Elyse lingered by the doorway, peering inside to witness the scene unfolding.


    Tracy marched straight up to Shaun and, without a word, delivered a sharp p across his cheek.


    Shaun, utterly gobsmacked, spluttered, “What on earth was that for?”


    Tracy smirked, a mischievous glint in her eye. “I’m in a foul mood, and I felt like letting off some steam. Got a problem with that?”


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