To those who have loved fiercely and learned to love wisely.To the ones who recognized the difference between passion and possession, between devotion and obsession. To those who found the courage to walk away from a love that was consuming them, and the strength to rebuild themselves in the aftermath.To every person who has ever felt trapped by someone else's need to own them, and who chose freedom over comfort, truth over beautiful lies.To the survivors. To the healers. To the warriors who reclaimed their lives.This novel is dedicated to you—not as a cautionary tale, but as a testament to your resilience. Your story matters. Your survival matters. Your choice to reclaim yourself matters.May we all learn to love in ways that liberate rather than imprison, that nurture rather than diminish, that celebrate the other person's freedom rather than demand their captivity.