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

want to leave?" Wayne's voice

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

keep me here forever or force

many poisons. Most drugs wouldn't

to use such underhanded methods on her. He wanted

as long as I need to, Dr. Ophelia. There are plenty

up. "Keep waiting,

fireworks at the beach as a celebration of the New Year

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

chanted inwardly, "Happy New Year,

next morning, Olivia heard the sound of a

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

to head out?"

cautiously. "What

It's just that it would be sad to be on an island on the first day of the new year. I'll

prevent me

choice

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

bracelet. It

"Let's go."

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