Chapter 69

Nora woke up slowly, her body wrapped in a feeling of joy and peace. For a brief moment, everything seemed perfect. However, as she reached out to the side, she realized that Valerio was no longer by her side. Yet, when she opened her eyes, she noticed that Valerio had vanished.

She sat up in bed, a flicker of worry passing through her mind. Had it all been just another dream? Panic started to ta