She lets her mind drift, trying to find some semblance of peace. As she watches the water dance, a familiar voice interrupts her thoughts. "Seraphina?" Her heart skips a beat as she turns and sees Alex standing a few feet away, holding a coffee cup. He looks almost hesitant, an unusual expression for someone normally so confident. "Alex, what are you doing here?" she asks, her voice a mix of surprise and suspicion. He shrugs, attempting to look casual but not quite pulling it off. "I come here often to think. It's a nice place to clear your head, don't you think?" Seraphina narrows her eyes, skepticism creeping into her gaze. "Did you follow me?" Alex raised his hands in surrender, a look of earnestness on his face. "No, pure coincidence, I swear." She stands up, fee

