Chapter 22
The morning sun streamed through the window, casting soft light across the room. Isabella awoke slowly, the quiet warmth of Ethan’s embrace wrapping around her. The events of the previous night felt like a dream, yet the reality of his presence beside her made everything feel real and vivid. She shifted slightly, careful not to disturb him. Ethan was still asleep, his breathing steady and calm. She watched him for a moment, taking in the peaceful look on his face—so different from the tense, guarded man he had been when they first reconnected. It made her heart swell to see him this way, open and relaxed in a way she hadn’t seen before. Isabella felt something shift within her as she lay there, the early morning light spilling over them. She was no longer just a visitor in this town, no
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