Xx Days later:
It had been a few days since Alex dealt with Ethan. Life had started to feel lighter, like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.
The tension that had followed him for so long was now gone. With more time and freedom, Alex decided to enjoy the days ahead without thinking too much about the past.
One evening, Alex found himself at a casino downtown. The flashing lights, ringing sounds of slot machines, and lively chatter filled the air. It wasn't about winning for Alex—it was about the fun and thrill of the game.
He sat at a blackjack table, placing bets and enjoying the rush of each card flip. Some hands he won, others he lost, but the excitement made it worth it.
After a few rounds, he moved to the slot machines, pulling the lever and watching the symbols spin.
The machine beeped and clinked as coins fell out here and there, but Alex wasn't chasing a jackpot.
