Three years ago, my girlfriend and I ended our relationship in a public garden after months of fighting. It was painful but final, and we never contacted each other again.
Last Sunday, I went to the same garden with my nephew and saw her sitting near the old fountain. She recognised me instantly. We spoke for almost an hour.
She is engaged now, and I am genuinely happy for her. Walking away this time felt completely different. Some places hold both the worst ending and the calmest closure.