chapter 83

Tony sat on the park bench, his hand intertwined with Isabella's. The college campus was quieter in the summer, a peaceful contrast to the bustling atmosphere during the semester. The sun was setting, casting a warm, golden glow over the trees and buildings. Tony glanced over at Isabella, admiring how the sunlight highlighted her features, making her look almost ethereal.

He remembered the first time he met her. It was during his sophomore year, shortly after Emily had disappeared. He had been a mess, barely able to focus on his studies or anything else. Isabella had been assigned as his lab partner in chemistry, and from that moment on, his life had started to change.

"Hey, what are you thinking about?" Isabella's voice broke through his reverie, her eyes twinkling with curiosity.

"Just about how we met," Tony replied with a soft smile. "And how you basically saved me."

Isabella chuckled, a light, musical sound that never failed to lift his spirits. "I wouldn't say I saved you. You d