The park was alive with the sounds of children playing and birds chirping as the protagonist watched her son run around, his laughter echoing in the air.

As her son approached her with excitement, he shared his encounter with a stranger who bore a striking resemblance to him, prompting questions about his absent father.

"Really, baby? Is he handsome?"

she asked, trying to mask her unease. Her son nodded eagerly, expressing his desire to meet the man again.

"I'm sorry, baby... I already told you, didn't I? Your dad is gone—"

Her words trailed off as the stranger interjected, revealing himself as Matthias, the father of her child.

Panic surged through her as she locked eyes with him, realizing the depth of her deception.

"No more running away, Matthias. Let's stop this nonsense chase,"

she declared, her voice tinged with a mix of resignation and apprehension.