Semua Bab MY FIRST LOVE: Bab 131 - Bab 140

** New Beginnings**The crisp morning air at Willow Creek carried a freshness that invigorated Lillian as she stood on the farmhouse porch, sipping her tea. The sun hadn’t fully risen yet, but the light was just beginning to stretch over the hills, casting the land in soft hues of gold and pink. It was the first morning in their new home.Home. The word felt foreign on her tongue, yet so right. She couldn’t help but smile as she watched the trees sway gently in the breeze, the birds beginning their song as the day awoke around her. For the first time in years, Lillian felt like she was standing still in a good way—like she didn’t need to be anywhere else or think of what dangers might be lurking. Here, she was safe. Here, she was free.Behind her, the quiet sound of footsteps signaled Nicholas coming up beside her. He had always moved with that calm, steady confidence, and today was no different. Lillian turned to see him leaning against the railing, his own cup of coffee in hand, a p

** The Road Less Traveled**The next morning, the ocean breeze was cool as it blew in from the cliffs, waking Lillian gently as she stood by the edge, her feet brushing over the dew-covered grass. Nicholas was still asleep in the car, the early hours of the day providing the perfect quiet to reflect on what was happening. They were truly free now. This wasn’t just a trip, but the start of something much bigger—life unfolding without the constant sense of danger looming overhead.The sun hadn’t yet fully risen, but Lillian could already feel the warmth of the day slowly creeping in. She wrapped her jacket tighter around herself and breathed in deeply, filling her lungs with the salty sea air. This place felt alive, wild, untamed. It was the perfect symbol of the new life they had built—boundless, free from constraints, and full of possibility.A faint sound stirred behind her, and she turned to see Nicholas stepping out of the car, running a hand through his hair as he walked over to j

**Into the Unknown**The next morning dawned with a sense of quiet purpose, the sunlight filtering softly through the curtains of their room at the inn. Lillian woke up feeling a deep calm, as if the last remnants of the uncertainty they had carried with them for so long had finally faded into the distance. Today, they would begin the next leg of their journey.Nicholas stirred beside her, his arm still draped around her waist as he slowly opened his eyes. “Morning,” he mumbled, his voice still rough with sleep.“Morning,” Lillian whispered back, smiling as she traced the lines of his face with her fingertips. There was something peaceful about this moment—waking up in a new place, with the world waiting for them, free from any fear or obligation. “You ready for another adventure?”Nicholas smiled, his eyes still closed as he tightened his arm around her, pulling her closer. “Always. But I’m enjoying this moment right here, too.”Lillian laughed softly, pressing a kiss to his cheek be

**On the Horizon**The days blurred into each other in the best possible way. Lillian and Nicholas continued their journey north, following the rugged coastline, stopping whenever a small town or hidden cove caught their attention. Each new place felt like a discovery—a piece of the world they hadn’t seen before, each offering its own quiet beauty. It was exactly what they had hoped for: an adventure with no end, no rush, just the open road and time to let life unfold naturally.By the time they reached the coastal town of Port Haven, the sense of freedom that had carried them through their travels was still alive and strong. It was late afternoon when they arrived, the sun low in the sky, casting long shadows over the quiet streets. Port Haven was a place that felt like it had been forgotten by time—quaint, with its cobblestone streets and old-fashioned storefronts, yet full of life in a subtle, peaceful way.“This place is incredible,” Lillian said, stepping out of the car and takin

**The Shadows We Thought We Left Behind**The air in the small cottage was thick with tension. Lillian’s eyes darted between Nicholas and Aaron, trying to piece together the unspoken history that hung heavily between them. Nicholas’s body was tense, every muscle coiled as if ready to spring. She had never seen him like this, not even during their worst days of running and hiding. This was different. This was personal.“What are you doing here, Aaron?” Nicholas’s voice was icy, a tone Lillian hadn’t heard from him before. It was as if this man had unearthed a part of Nicholas’s past that he had long buried.Aaron leaned against the doorframe casually, a smirk playing on his lips. He seemed completely unbothered by the hostility radiating from Nicholas. “I told you, Nick. I’m here to collect. You thought you could just disappear, start over, and forget about everything? But some debts don’t just vanish.”Nicholas clenched his fists, his jaw tight. “I don’t owe you anything, Aaron. We’re