William's POV Later that day, as the sun began to set over the water, I decided to take a stroll on the beach. As I walked along the sand, my thoughts were consumed by the events of the past few days. I noticed Ava sitting on a bench by the shore, her eyes fixed on the horizon. I took a seat next to her. "It's a beautiful night, isn't it?" I said, breaking the silence . Ava turned to face me, a smile on her face. "Yes, it is." As we sat there in silence, I couldn't help but feel drawn to Ava. She was so kind, so understanding, and so compassionate. I had to explain and sort things out with her personally. "Ava, would you like to take a walk with me on the beach?" Ava looked at me, her eyes wide with surprise. For a moment, I thought she was going to reject my offer but then she smi

