When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 107

Chapter 107

Sarah

pov.

The rest of our days in Hawaii felt like a breath of fresh air. Isabelle was nowhere in sight, and I finally let myself relax.

It was just the two of us again, enjoying everything this beautiful island had to offer.

We snorkeled, ate more fresh pineapple than I thought possible, and watched the sun dip into the ocean every evening.

My unease from our previous encounters faded slowly, replaced by the warm, comforting feeling that I could finally let my guard down.

This was what I had wanted all along-peace, just Richard and me, without any odd distractions.

As the trip came to an end, I felt a strange relief. Don't get me wrong-I loved Hawaii, every beach and sunset, every little moment we shared here.

But leaving meant leaving Isabelle behind, and I was more than okay with that. I didn't even want to think about her as we packed up, heading back to our daily lives and routines. We had gotten what we came for-a much-needed recharge-and I was eager to take that feeling home with us.

Back at home, things settled into a comforting rhythm. I dove back into work, back into the familiarity of our day-to-day life.

It was nice to fall into routines again, to spend nights cooking together, planning weekends, and dreaming up new places we wanted to visit.

That odd chapter in Hawaii felt like it was slowly slipping into the background, the memory of Isabelle fading like a story I'd once read but barely remembered.

Life was normal again. Peaceful. And I felt safe in that.

One evening, after a busy week, Richard suggested we go out for a nice dinner. It felt like a sweet, thoughtful way to keep the vacation vibe going.

downtown, hand in hand,

music playing

wine, shared an appetizer, and

being exactly where I was meant to be, with exactly the person I

can top Hawaii," he teased. "But

little world. But then, out of the corner of his

drifted toward the large window beside our table, his face going still as if he'd seen a ghost. "Sarah... look,"

his gaze, and my heart dropped. Isabelle was standing

a distance, I could see she

and her eyes held a frantic look I didn't

back. "Is... is she watching us?" I asked quietly,

taken aback as I was. "I don't know.

time I had thought her presence was just a coincidence, she

Hawaii, looking straight at us with the same

part of me wanted to get up and leave, to put as much

I could say anything, she started walking toward us, her steps slow and unsure. I felt a twist of dread in my

was shaky, barely above a whisper. She looked between us, and for a moment, I thought she might break down. "I... I didn't know you both would be here." Richard

on, Isabelle?" Richard asked, his tone cautious but

I was robbed," she said, her voice cracking. "All my

held me back. After everything, I wasn't sure I could believe her,

hear that," I started, choosing my words carefully. "But we're not

me, and there was a

but I don't know anyone here. I'm lost. I just need somewhere to stay...

taken aback as I was. I wanted to help-I really did-but every instinct was screaming at me to

said slowly, his tone gentle but firm. "This... It's a lot. We've barely just gotten back ourselves, and I think... maybe we could help you find a

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