Part 1: The Lonely Man and His Dog
Jack had always been a man of integrity and kindness, even in the face of personal turmoil. As a successful businessman, he had everything anyone could ask for: wealth, status, and the admiration of his peers. But three months ago, everything changed. His world came crashing down when he discovered that his wife had been cheating on him with his best friend. The betrayal left Jack shattered, and despite his best efforts to remain civil, his marriage ended in divorce. His wife, with no sense of remorse, moved away with his former best friend, leaving Jack to pick up the pieces of his broken heart.

Although he had everything, Jack found himself lonely and searching for something to fill the emptiness. His business allowed him the flexibility to work from home, but the silence of his large house was deafening. So, to ease his isolation, Jack adopted a dog—Ralph, a golden retriever with a heart as pure as his own. “At least you won’t betray me, right, Ralph?” Jack joked the day he brought him home, smiling through the pain. The dog became his loyal companion, following him everywhere, offering solace during long, lonely nights.