Ethan reached out, taking her hand gently. "Colleen, I care about you. Whatever you’re going through, I’m here. We can face it together."
But Cole—now fully inhabiting Colleen’s body—knew that some things couldn’t be fixed with words or reassurance. It was time for a difficult decision. She needed to let go, to release herself from this version of her life, and perhaps, in doing so, find her true self beyond the wealth and expectations.
With a steadying breath, she looked at Ethan with gentle but resolute eyes. "Ethan, I think we should break up. I need to discover who I am without all of this—without the wealth, the status. It’s not fair to either of us to keep pretending everything’s fine when I know deep down I’m not happy."
Ethan’s face fell, a mixture of hurt and understanding. He nodded slowly, squeezing her hand. "If that’s what you need, I’ll respect your decision. I just want you to be happy."
As she watched Ethan leave the room, Cole felt a strange sense of relief mingled with sadness. She knew this was just one step in her journey—an essential one—to reconcile her true self with this life of privilege she had briefly inhabited. It was a painful but necessary choice, and she was determined to move forward, even if the road ahead was uncertain.
She took a deep breath, gazing out over the city skyline once more, ready to face whatever came next—knowing that beneath the wealth and status, she was still the same person searching for her truth.
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