At first, life felt like a dream—fancy dinners, adventure, passion. But reality hit hard. Maddison expected him to bankroll her lifestyle and care for her kids. Eventually, she vanished—taking his money and belongings with her. Alone and broke, John finally saw the truth: he had thrown away real love for an illusion. He returned home and knocked on Nicky’s door, full of regret. “I made a mistake,” he said. “Please forgive me.”