Chapter 48 Lingering Thoughts

• The next morning, Natalie awoke with a strange heaviness in her chest. The remnants of the dream from the night before clung to her like a thick fog, making it hard to shake off the feeling of unease. She had hoped that after a good night’s sleep, the emotions stirred up by the dream would dissipate, but instead, they seemed to have burrowed deeper into her mind.
• Natalie sat up in bed, rubbing her eyes and trying to focus on the day ahead. The sun was shining brightly through the curtains, and the sound of waves crashing against the shore usually brought her peace. But today, there was an undercurrent of tension that she couldn’t quite shake.
• She had a busy day planned at Natalie Cosmetics, her thriving business that had become a symbol of her new life and independence. Since moving to the coastal town, the business had flourished, and Natalie had thrown herself into her work with renewed energy. But today, as she prepared for the day, she couldn’t stop thinking about the dream, about Daniel.