Internal conflict
With the new information in hand, Julian grappled with his conflicting emotions. The firm ground of his past decisions seemed to vanish beneath his feet.
Each detail about Elara’s life added to his sense of regret. ‘Did I judge her unfairly?’ he questioned.
His mind was a battlefield of remorse and unresolved guilt. Julian found himself at a crossroads, unsure of how to reconcile the man he was with the man he had become.