Theodore's Pov
As the first rays of sunlight filters through the hotel curtains, I stir awake, feeling more rested than I have in weeks. The soft hum of the city outside is a stark contrast to the rhythmic crash of waves I have grown used to during our beach trip.
But today is different. Today, I feel determined.
"I will win Juniper back."
The thought solidifies in my mind like steel. Her words still echo faintly, her pain and distrust woven into every syllable. I have to fix this, not just for her, but for myself. I cannot let her remain haunted by a past that is not entirely what it seems.
I take a deep breath, running a hand through my hair as I sit up in bed. My next steps are clear.
1. Spend the week at Ivywood tying up loose ends.
2. Return home and dig deeper into the mystery
