Two weeks later, I received the news.
Damien had passed away last night due to his worsening condition, before the police could even determine his sentence.
When I heard this news, I didn't say anything, just nodded faintly. Then I entrusted a professional agent to handle Damien's funeral arrangements.
As the beneficiary of his insurance policy, it wasn't long before I received Damien's million-dollar payout.
I gave my parents five hundred thousand, along with some of my recent savings, to ensure they could live out their golden years comfortably.
The remaining money I set aside for my daughter's education.
I took my daughter and temporarily left this city full of memories, allowing her to attend school in a larger city with better educational resources.
I opened a small convenience store near her school, stocking it daily with snacks and treats. Because of the good value and variety, many kids became regular customers.
Life was on an upward trajectory.