A wave of nostalgia washed over her, a bittersweet cocktail of memories. She remembered the bustling campus, the scent of old books, the thrill of academic challenges, and the intoxicating feeling of belonging. She remembered Galen, his kind smile, his gentle touch, the love that had bloomed between them, a love that had been abruptly severed, a love that still lingered in the corners of her heart.
She hesitated, her hand hovering over the envelope. Should she open it? What could it possibly contain? A message from a long-lost friend? A forgotten scholarship application? Or something more… something that could unravel the carefully constructed walls she had built around her heart?
She took a deep breath, her heart pounding in her chest. She knew she had to open the envelope, to face the
