Chapter 10: The New Beginning

Months passed, and Murad's therapy continued. He made progress, slowly but surely, and he began to see the world in a different light. He realized that he didn't need Dr. Maryam to complete him, that he was worthy of love and respect regardless of whether she was in his life or not.

One day, as he was sitting in his cell, Murad received a visit from Dr. Maryam. She looked different, happier, and Murad's heart swelled with joy.

"Murad, I have some news," she said, her eyes sparkling. "I've been working with your therapist, and we've been discussing the possibility of you being released from jail early. We think you've made enough progress to warrant it."

Murad's eyes widened in shock. "Really?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Dr. Maryam nodded. "Yes, really. But there's one condition. You have to agree to continue your therapy, to keep working on yourself and your issues."

Murad nodded eagerly, tears of joy streaming down his face. "I'll do it," he said, his voice filled with determination. "I'll do whatever it takes to make sure I never go back to that place again."

Dr. Maryam smiled, her eyes shining with tears. "I know you will, Murad. I believe in you."

As Murad was released from jail, he felt a sense of freedom that he had never felt before. He knew that he still had a long way to go, but he was ready to face the challenges ahead. He was ready to start anew, to build a life that was his own, free from the toxic relationships and obsessions that had consumed him for so long.

Murad took a deep breath, feeling the warm sun on his face. He knew that he would always carry the scars of his past with him, but he also knew that he had the strength to overcome them. He was ready to start again, to forge a new path, one that was filled with hope and possibility.