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?

what that dinner would

you want to leave?" Wayne's voice

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

you, will you keep me here

many poisons. Most drugs wouldn't

didn't plan to use such underhanded methods on her. He wanted

I need to, Dr. Ophelia. There are plenty of chances

got up. "Keep

some fireworks at the beach as a

midnight. There was only the sound of waves on the

eyes and chanted

sound of a helicopter

exited her room. She saw Wayne leaning

to

cautiously.

that it would be sad to be on an island on the first day of the new year.

prevent me from

The choice

was going to let it go. She would only have a chance to call for help if

It

"Let's go."

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