As Skylar finished recounting the painful memory, a melancholic smile tugged at his lips. It had been a while since he had spoken to Lucas, and although a part of him was curious about where Lucas might be at that very moment, Skylar remained resolute in the promise he had made to himself.
Words, no matter how sweetly spoken, held little weight for him now. He had learned the hard way that actions spoke louder than empty promises.
From that moment forward, he vowed to judge people not by the words they uttered, but by the sincerity of their deeds.
It was a decision he had made to protect his heart and give himself the chance to love someone new, if and when the time came. That newfound belief would be enough to guide him on his journey towards healing and finding genuine love.
Sean was about to speak to Skylar when his phone interrupted him with a buzz. He quickly answered the call, only to hear troubling news from the guard.