CHAPTER 148Isabella's POVI leaned back in the soft leather seat, the warm air inside doing little to ease the tiredness that hung over me like a heavy blanket after hours of driving. My mother, Serenity, sat stiffly in the front seat, her usually bright personality dimmed by the tiredness from our long trip.Her lively features looked worn out, a clear change from her usual energy. Emily stayed quiet in the backseat, staring out the window at the scenery, her face blank. Was she caught up in her own thoughts about this big change, or just reflecting my own tiredness?We had been driving for over twenty-four hours, and the quiet in the car felt heavy, wrapping around us like a thick fog. My mind, craving distraction, drifted back to Ethan, and a familiar pain, sharp and strong, settled in my chest.It was strange how often I thought about him, missing him, even during this big change. I could almost hear his soft voice, feel the warmth of his eyes, and see the playful sparkle when he
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