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?

about what that dinner

to leave?" Wayne's voice rang

me your word that you'll marry me.

you, will you keep me here forever or force me

to many poisons. Most drugs wouldn't

plan to use such underhanded methods

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

up.

some fireworks at the beach as a celebration of

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

and chanted inwardly, "Happy New Year,

of a helicopter starting up. Was Wayne leaving

exited her room.

you want to head out?" he

cautiously.

to be on an island on the first day of the new year. I'll bring you

me from

The choice

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

It couldn't

"Let's go."

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