Life had been unusually good lately.

When Richard’s name came up again, I felt a strange disconnect - like it was from another lifetime.

These past few days had split me into two different people - the current me and the former Sophia who was trapped in a cycle of pain and struggle.

Derek pinched my cheek. "What are you spacing out about?"

"Nothing." I shook my head, feeling mixed emotions, and continued, "So how is Richard involved?"

I knew a bit about ...