*Michael*

The air felt thick with anticipation as Bruce and I stepped onto the walkway leading to Marmie's apartment building. The closer Bruce and I got to Marmie's home, the more my stomach twisted into knots.

With every step, my anxiety deepened like a heavy fog enveloping me. I swallowed hard knowing facing her wouldn't be an easy task, especially with her new boyfriend in the picture. He was a man who, from what I had gathered, possessed a ...