But now, as he sat with Liam, his trusted friend, his confidante, he realized that the truth was far more complex, far more confusing than he had ever imagined.
"I need to know what's going on, Liam," Galen said, his voice a low plea. "I need to understand."
Liam, his gaze meeting Galen's, said, "We'll figure it out, Galen. Together. We'll find the answers."
As they sat there, the snow swirling outside the window, a sense of shared purpose, a glimmer of hope, flickered in the air. They had a long road ahead, a journey filled with uncertainty and doubt. But they had each other, their friendship a beacon of light in the darkness. And together, they would find the truth...
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The afternoon sun streamed through the expansive windows of Ciara's office, casting
