Valeria's heart ached as she witnessed Markus's turmoil. She knew that the pain she had caused him was real, but she also knew that they couldn't go back to what they once had. Their relationship had been poisoned by mistrust and betrayal, and she had made the difficult decision to leave for her own sanity and well-being. 

"Tell me Valeria, why do you think I'm here?" She could feel herself longing for his touch, perhaps that moment was similar to what she had been imagining ever since her ...