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Chapter Sixty — My Love Would Find You

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The sun hung lazily in the sky, casting a golden shimmer over the tranquil water of the pool at James Valquez’s estate. Yet, the serenity of his surroundings did little to soothe the storm raging within him. James sat on a lounge chair, his hands steepled under his chin, his eyes fixed on the rippling water, though his mind was far from the present moment.

His thoughts spiraled into memories of Ava. Her voice. Her words. Her laughter. And, most importantly, the stories she had shared with him during their private moments.

James leaned back, closing his eyes, letting the memories wash over him.

His mind roamed to where he thought he was forgetting to check. Then suddenly, it hit him.

He recalled a quiet afternoon when they’d sat together on the couch, Ava resting her head on his shoulder. They had been talking about life, their fears, and their pasts.

“Sometimes, I wonder if running was the right choice,” Ava had whispered, her voice heavy with emotion.

“You didn’t have a choice,” Jame
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