re. He loved these moments of calm before the city woke up, this peaceful hour when everything seemed possible. He walked to the kitchen, turn

r smile on his lips. His presence in his life was a blessing, a constant source of happiness and stabi

awn. Marc ran along the Seine, passing the city's iconic monuments, his mind wandering between the past and the present. Running he

zed body. Julie was now awake, dressed in her silk bathrobe, sipping her coffee

headed towards the bathroom. "Not

h croissants and fruit, discussing their plans for the day. Marc had to

k," she announced, her eyes bright with excit

ic," Marc replied enthusiast

hed by his words. "Thank you

order. Working as an IT security consultant allowed him to maintain a low profile while remaining active and p

eaving. "Have a nice day

," she replied, a slight q

bustling, the city bustling with activity. He blended into the crowd, one s

lleagues, greeting Paul with a n

a new day of challenges?"

replied as he sat

ing vulnerabilities and proposing solutions. He was good at it, his ability to think like a hacker givin

Marc felt a rush of adrenaline, his heart racing. He immediately closed the message, tryin

ing. The rest of the day passed in a sort of fog, every sound

ss from Julie, but she immediately noticed something

the words. "Just a stressful

blue eyes searching his. "You know

. "I know. Thanks, Julie. It's just.

mile on her lips. "You don't have to carry

in Marc's mind. He knew he had to stay vigilant, find out who was behind this threat. But for

phone calls, familiar figures in the crowd, cars that seemed to follow

re distracted, more on guard, and his smiles seemed forced. One evening, while

've been more tense lately.

Julie, there's something I need to talk to you about. I didn't w

ise and fear. "What do you me

e I'm being followed. I don't know who's

nt you to know that I support you no matter

and gratitude. "Thank you,

about the best way to deal with this new threat. He knew he couldn't

around their apartment, installing additional cameras and alarms. He also spent more

but worry about him, feeling the growing strain on their lives. One evening, as they ate dinner in

past? I understand it's difficult, but I wa

e, my past is full of dark and dangerous things. I've worked for people I regret knowing, and

. "Yes, Marc. I want to know. We

e mission that had changed his life, his escape and his new identity. Julie listened

luded. "That's why I didn't say anything. But

s shining with determination. "W

ro

Marc knew he had to be ready to do anything to protect Julie and their future together. The shadows of his

f those who threatened him. He couldn't afford to let his guard down, but he knew he could count on Julie. Tog