CHAPTER 385

ARIA’S POV

Adam seems to have returned to his usual self, and I can't help but feel relieved. The weight that had been pressing on him recently seems to have lifted, and his smile has found its way back into our everyday moments.

It's like a dark cloud has finally passed, letting the sunlight shine down on us once more. I'm convinced now that the envelope that arrived that day must have been about some business matter. Whatever it was, it’s behind us now, and he appears more at ease, more present.

In a surprising yet delightful turn, Adam has decided to take me on a getaway to a Victorian estate in the Great Northern Catskills. The thought of escaping the city, just the two of us, sends a thrill through me.

“Aria, pack your stuff. We’re going to have a great escape.”

“Ha! Ha! Sure, love. Escape is the right word.”

It's like we're stepping back into our honeymoon phase, a fresh start for us to rekindle the passion and intimacy that I treasure so much. The past few weeks have been a whi