Chapter 22: The Late-Night Dinner

Though the hour was late, the famous Italian restaurant was still bustling. At a neighboring table, a party of three was dining in formal style, surrounded by a scatter of silver and porcelain plates, alongside a pristine, intricate floral-shaped cake.

She was qui

Chapter 23: The Friday Flight and Weekend Morning

Taking the Friday evening flight out, the moment he stepped into the arrival hall, he spotted her. She was sitting quietly on a silver waiting bench, head bowed as she studied a folder with absolute concentration.

On a June evening, she was dressed

Chapter 24: The Seaside Golf Club

As the afternoon sky began to turn overcast, Richard received a call: the newly opened seaside golf club was hosting its inaugural ceremony, and a group of friends was inviting him to join the opening tee-off.

Full of enthusiasm, Richard hurried her into the car a