the warm summer evening. They had decided on a small Ita

sense of ease wash over her. Being with Liam

touching on everything from their chil

e never thought possible. She shared her fears

derstanding. He shared his own struggles and trium

ng between them. It was as if they had found a k

savored the delicious flavors

e, Liam reached across the ta

e said, his eyes locked on hers. "

e nodded eagerly, feeling a se

rant, hand in hand, Ava knew tha

va's mind began to wander. What did the future ho

ng on the present moment. She was h

nt, Liam turned to her, his e

he whispered, his lips b

ing a sense of j

e replied, her voice

ouldn't help but wonder wh