while they were managing a project that would decide the future of their entire

ould drop everything, canceling every meeting and commitment. He always ca

ifferent. He di

was about to say something, but the s

knowing smile. "You're being far too serious. It must be because Clara misses you, since you'r

lan's cool expression faded. His words came

t anniversary." She giggled and continued, "But it really isn't that important. As lon

ushing her off. When he turned to Lorraine, his tone became warm again. "Pick anywhere you want

sed. "Really? But I d

her, Declan spoke briskly. "Cancel all my meetings for tomorrow. Reserve a private box at Harmony Concert H

She kept her eyes fi

whelming, as if she had been struc

barely more than a raspy whisp

hrough her daze. He announced that he would be taki

r of the hospital together, side by

urried past, and the sharp smell of disinfectant clung

reezing water with nothing to hold onto. It did not matter how much s

before. He would never again risk everything just to

t her go

ed or not meant

come to her r

if it would bury her where she stood. Right th

for a long time, ever since her

Hotel. The fireworks went on for hours, lighting up the sky, and the sweet smell of sunflower

er wine, heart racing. Pushed by longing, sh

struck her, hard enough th

re, and the truth hit her-her

othing had happened. She stayed close to him, thi

The dream she kept chasing had al