For five years, Evan Mercer lived a life that appeared successful from the outside but felt deeply quiet within. His penthouse overlooked a city shaped by projects he had helped build, and his real estate portfolio was still discussed with admiration in business circles. Financially, he had everything he once aimed for. Personally, he felt isolated.
Luxury did little to ease the long evenings. Achievements couldn’t replace companionship. Since the accident that left him paralyzed, Evan had gradually convinced himself that love belonged to a past version of his life—one that no longer existed. Over time, he stopped trying.
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