But one afternoon, Victor entered the garage unannounced and froze. The floor was covered with paintings—dozens of disturbing images of him bound, bleeding, and even in a coffin. Lexi hadn’t meant for him to see them; they were her way of processing anger and loss. Shocked, he insisted she leave.
Weeks later, a calmer, peaceful painting arrived with a note and phone number. Victor called. They talked, forgave, and agreed to start over slowly. For the first time in years, his life felt less empty—and hope had found a place inside it.
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