CHAPTER 39 Older Than My Grandfather

  Eden's expression shifted, his eyes revealing a mixture of hesitation and vulnerability. He took a deep breath, as if gathering his thoughts, before deciding to share his story with me.

  "Ellissa, my love, there are things about my past that aren't easy to talk about. But for you, I want to be open and honest." His voice was filled with sincerity as he reached out to hold my hand.

  "Long before we crossed paths, I made choices that led me down a dark path," Eden began, his gaze fixated on a distant point. "I was involved in activities that hurt others, and I carried the weight of guilt and regrets."

  "One fateful day, I found myself bound by a curse, a consequence of the pain I had caused." His voice trembled slightly, emotions surfacing. "It was a curse that robbed me of my memories and forced me to relive the lives of others, searching for redemption and forgiveness."