A new leaf

1: The

s parents' efforts to guide him, Alex felt suffocated by their rules and expectations. He craved freedom and excitement, often finding it in the wrong places. His room was a mess, with clothes scattered everywhere and his scho

with his lack of effort. Alex's friends were mostly acquaintances who shared his love for partying, but he didn't have anyone he could truly confide in. Despite

't take their words to heart. He thought he knew better and that they just didn't understand him. The conversation ended with Alex storming out of the roo

barely keeping his head above water. He knew someth