EPILOGUE

**One Year Later**

The sun bathed the beautiful countryside in a warm, golden glow, casting long shadows over the cobbled path that led to a rustic stone villa perched on a hill.

The scent of lavender and rosemary drifted lazily through the breeze, mixing with the sound of laughter and the clinking of wine glasses. The villa was alive with warmth, the quiet buzz of celebration echoing across the