Belle reclined on Grayson's arm as if it were a plush pillow, emitting a contented sigh. "It's so beautiful."In response, Grayson uttered, "You're the most beautiful."Her smile widened, and she nestled deeper into his embrace. "I wish I could stay with you like this forever.""We'll be together like this for the rest of our lives.""Okay."The couple fell asleep in each other's arms. They knew that their peaceful lives couldn't possibly go on forever, but it was a dream that they both shared.Belle was being haunted by her past. Even if she chose not to seek revenge and simply live a quiet life, external forces might not permit it. Grayson also had a mission to fulfill, and he couldn't afford to live a peaceful and quiet life.Despite the challenges life presented, the couple discovered solace and affirmation in each other's presence.…The next day, Belle woke up to find Grayson on a phone call. Though she couldn't discern the details, she caught snippets of his replies,
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