Meanwhile, across the city, the morning sun broke through the gray sky, casting a warm, golden glow over the towering glass facade of the corporate headquarters.
For the first time in what felt like forever, Sarah stepped out into the crisp morning air with a light heart and a genuine, radiating smile. She had woken up in a remarkably good mood, the heavy burdens of the past few weeks temporarily lifted. The previous evening's dinner with Anthony and Jayden had gone wonderfully well—far better than she could have ever dared to hope.
