Chapter 148

• Vanessa’s POV
• The next morning, I woke up to a sight that took my breath away. My apartment was filled with dozens of lilies, their sweet fragrance permeating the air. Everywhere I looked, delicate blooms with white petals glowed softly in the morning light, transforming my home into a floral wonderland.
• My heart swelled with surprise and delight as I took in the scene. Among the flowers, I noticed an array of candies scattered across the table—my favorite tamarind ones, which I hadn't been able to find anywhere around South Africa. The sight of them made my heart skip a beat.