Beneath the blazing Southern coastal sun, Felix lounged lazily in a plush beach chair, one arm slung over the edge as he soaked in the warm, salt-kissed breeze.
Not far from the shore, Beatrice stood radiant on the smooth white sand, posing softly for a professional photographer as she captured a series of maternity portraits, her hand gently cradling her rounded belly with a bright, eager smile.
Felix toyed absently with his phone, swiping aimlessly through screens with a dull, uninterested expression.
For two full weeks, he'd been settled in this sunny retreat, and not a single message or call had come from Celeste.
A faint flicker of confusion crossed his face, his thumb pausing mid-swipe as he mulled over the unfamiliar silence.
It had never been like this before. Even during thei
