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Some years later...

Unexpected Encounter...

Miguel Fuentes walked through the busy streets of the coastal town, feeling the sea breeze caress his face. Sunlight glinted off his glasses as he tried to push thoughts of the past away. He was proud of his recent achievement, graduation in yet another medical specialty, but a feeling of emptiness still accompanied him.

As he followed the familiar streets, Miguel felt a shiver run down his spine. It was as if something or someone was watching him. He stopped and looked around, trying to identify the source of this puzzling sensation.

It was then that he saw her.

Isabella, a familiar figure who had appeared in his life since he was very young, was standing a few meters in front of him. Her wavy brown hair fell over her shoulders and her expression was a mixture of surprise and nervousness. Miguel and Isabella's eyes met, and time seemed to stop.

"Isabella..." Miguel whispered, his voice full of emotion.

Isabella looked away for a moment, but