Chapter 68 - Chapter 69: Embracing New Beginnings

The days flowed past us like leaves on a sunlit river, drifting with a quiet ease that mirrored the gentle rhythm of our new life. Each dawn felt like an unwrapped gift, one that brought peace, safety, and a fresh start. We were, finally, living without fear or uncertainty, and it felt as if we had been gifted a beautiful reprieve. For the first time, I allowed myself to truly relax into the warmth of a life that had been hard-won. I found myself basking in a calm I had once only dreamed of—a feeling of home, a sense of safety, a hope that seemed more concrete with each passing day.