I chose not to engage with either of them anymore because I needed stability more than unresolved emotions.
Over time, Orion Arc secured my employment with strong protections and strict identity checks. My work became stable again, and the fraud case turned into a warning example inside the company.
Jessa visited me one evening with food, and we sat together in my new apartment. The space felt calm and safe in a way I had not experienced in a long time.
She smiled and said, “You finally look like yourself again.”
I replied, “I think I am still becoming that person.”
Months later, my life felt different. The fear slowly faded, replaced by routine and clarity.
One evening, I stood by the window and looked out at the city. The world felt open again, not controlled by fear or manipulation.
I said quietly to myself, “They tried to take everything, but they did not get to decide who I become.”
