Middle East:
In the meantime, while Jake and everyone were finally moving on, Emily's life in the Middle East adopted a new cadence.
The vast, open deserts with their unending golden sands beneath the great blue skies comforted her.
Here, in the tranquil and breathtaking surroundings, Emily started to recover.
Sheik Al-Shahid, who initially maintained a polite distance, eventually developed into her confidant—a dependable, kind, and understanding figure.
Emily found refuge in his gentle devotion, as he vowed never to push her into something she wasn't ready for. The same goes for the kingdom's ruler; Emily's presence changed the Sheik; he was no longer the stoic, duty-bound man.
Her gentle strength led him to expand his heart in ways he had never imagined, and her laughing became his favorite sound.
