Hoping for a Share

Caden came hoping for a second chance—not at love, but at stability. “Elara, I… I need help. I’ve hit rock bottom,” he admitted, his words unraveling with desperation.

He spoke of regrets, of missed chances, of wanting to start over.
“Please. Just something small. I need help to get back on my feet.”

His vulnerability was real, but Elara remained calm. She had already decided how to respond, and her course was set.

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