Chapter 263 Good News

• After ending the call with Desmond, Anabel sat on the edge of her bed for a moment, smiling to herself. The warmth of his voice still feels alive in her ears, and the memory of their evening together plays over and over in her mind like a favorite song.
• She stood and walked to her wardrobe, pulling out a soft cotton robe and a fresh set of nightwear. As she changed out of her dress to a towel, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror—her cheeks still slightly flushed, her eyes brighter than they had been in months. Love had a way of softening even the hardest days.
• She made her way to the bathroom, the soft click of the door behind her muffled by the quiet hum of the night. The moment the warm water from the shower began to fall, she closed her eyes and let it cascade over her.