The fireworks shot up into the sky and exploded into a dazzling display of lights.

The kids were holding sparklers, but they weren't the least bit excited.

"Dad, Mom will come back to us if she sees the lights in the sky, right?" Zack said as he sobbed.

"She loves all of you very much. She'll come back soon. Don't cry."

Connor looked at the plum blossoms in the yard. He said calmly, "The cherry blossoms will bloom soon.

"She promised me that she would meet me under the cherry blossom trees. She won't break her promise."

Ethan felt horrible as he looked at the faces of the kids.

He wanted to find Olivia as soon as possible, but the kidnappers were well prepared. They didn't leave any clues.

He could only hope that Olivia was still alive.

Back on the island, Olivia had just finished eating some cookies. Her stomach was full, but her heart was empty.

She had gazed at the night sky countless times. It was one of the few entertainments she had on the island.

It was New Year's Eve. The kids had to be eating dinner at the Heath Residence, right?

thought about what that dinner

to leave?" Wayne's voice rang

me your word that you'll marry me. Then, I'll let you

you keep me here forever

poisons. Most drugs

underhanded methods

as I need to, Dr. Ophelia. There are plenty of chances for you to accept me in

up.

at the beach as a

only the sound of waves on the island. It's not as

and chanted inwardly, "Happy

heard the sound of a

made herself presentable and exited her room. She saw Wayne leaning on a

you want to head out?" he

at him cautiously. "What do

be on an island on the first day of the new year. I'll bring you somewhere else. If you're

me from

The choice is

chance to leave the island. There was no way she was going to let it go. She would only

put on the bracelet. It couldn't be removed without the

"Let's go."

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