Chapter 121: The Final Lap

Rohan stood at the edge of the track, his heart beating steadily as the familiar sight of the oval stadium stretched out before him. The crowd was buzzing with excitement, their cheers echoing across the stands as they awaited the start of the ceremonial race. It had been years since he had last stood in this position, his feet just inches from the starting line, but today was different. Today wasn't about competition, about winning, or about chasing a dream. Today was about closure, about celebrating the journey that had defined his life.