Chapter 99: Eyes Widening In Surprise

The dimly lit atmosphere of the bar was only highlighted by the flickering neon lights that adorned the walls and the faint tunes of jazz that drifted through the air. Here, in the depths of my solitude, I found solace among the solitary souls who sought refuge in the enticing embrace of liquor. My whiskey glass sat idly in front of me, its contents swaying gently with each tremor of my hand.

As I raised my weary gaze, my eyes fell upon her – Eliana. She was a vision of grace, her eyes gleaming with a depth that seemed to hold centuries of untold stories. Time stood still as I observed her from across the crowded bar, captivating my gaze and drawing me closer with an irresistible force.

With each passing moment, the resemblance grew stronger, and my heart pounded in my chest, almost deafeningly. The beautiful stranger had become an enigma, a haunting reflection of my past. Athara, my wife, who had left my life so abruptly, seemed to resurrect herself within the curves and contours of