Ten years earlier, Walter and Marie had traded the relentless hum of city traffic for the quiet promise of suburban life. Their new home sat on a peaceful street lined with young families and gentle breezes. It was exactly the reset they both craved after years of cramped apartments and restless nights.
The day they moved in, Marie stood on the porch breathing deeply, as though tasting freedom itself. Walter felt the same. The stillness wrapped around them like a blessing, and for the first time in years, it felt like they’d found a place built for their future.