The morning sun rose slowly over the rolling hills of the Vance Estate, painting the autumn sky in brilliant shades of pale gold, soft peach, and morning rose. The crisp air of the new day was clean, cool, and refreshing, carrying the sweet scent of damp grass, wet pine needles, and the last blooming flowers of the garden.Inside the grand master suite, the world was wrapped in a deep, peaceful silence.Alessia opened her eyes slowly. For a quiet moment, she lay perfectly still against the soft white pillows, staring up at the high arched ceiling of the bedroom. She did not feel any rushing anxiety, any lingering pressure, or any shadow of the past. Her mind was entirely clear, calm, and happy.Yesterday evening had been so wonderful. She remembered sitting by the stone fireplace with Lucien, drinking warm herbal tea, listening to the crackling fire, and feeling the deep, unbreakable safety of their home. They had talked about the past, but only to realize how far they had traveled. T
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