392: TOWARDS CLARITY

ARIEL'S POV I never knew life could get this twisted. Growing up, I always thought life was supposed to be a certain way. I had expectations of what my future would look like, and I never imagined it being anything other than smooth sailing. But as I got older, I realized that thing doesn't always go as planned. There are unexpected twists and turns that can completely change the course of our lives. And now, looking back, I can see that my life was always meant to be like this. These challenges and obstacles were meant to shape me into the person I am today. They taught me valuable lessons and have made me stronger and more resilient. I may not have chosen this path for myself, but I have come to accept it and embrace it. I never knew life could get this twisted, but I wouldn't change it for anything. For the two days prior, I had been at the hospital with Luke, refusing to leave his side. Seeing him in that vulnerable state, unable to remember anything, was heartbreaking. I d