Chapter 94

Chapter 94

The soft waves lapped gently against the shore as the sun began to rise, casting a warm, amber glow over the beach. Julian and Erica had taken Olivia on a family vacation to a secluded coastal resort, something they had both looked forward to for a long time. It was a chance to escape the bustling demands of the company and the lingering tensions of past conflicts, to simply focus on each other and their little family.

They watched as Olivia, wearing a tiny straw hat and carrying her red sand bucket, toddled excitedly along the beach. Her little feet left soft impressions in the sand, and her laughter danced on the breeze as she discovered seashells scattered along the shore.

Julian walked beside Erica, his hand entwined with hers, as they strolled behind their daughter. “I don’t think I’ve seen her this happy,” he mused, watching Olivia crouch down to examine a tiny crab with wide, fascinated eyes.

“She’s free here,” Erica replied, smiling as she took in the sight of her l