As Ariel walked out of the room, Lucas felt a sense of closure wash over him. He felt immense pride over facing his past and choosing to rise above it. In forgiving Ariel, he had ended the vicious cycle of cruelty.
He had finally moved on from the pain of his high school years. With a renewed sense of purpose, Lucas returned to his work, knowing that he had done the right thing. In that moment, Lucas knew he was no longer defined by his past but by the strength and kindness he carried into his future.