Fueled by heartbreak, she lit a bonfire and burned the past—photos, letters, and all. “Burnt bridges should stay burnt,” she said, demanding they focus on the future instead.
Janet left. Martin apologized, admitting he’d feared Margaret’s reaction. She wasn’t ready to forgive—but she wasn’t ready to walk away either. As the fire burned low, Margaret realized Martin wasn’t perfect… just human. Whether their relationship could be rebuilt remained to be seen.