Sara
A day later...
“Only one more day…” Sara whispered softly to herself as she walked down the sunlit street.
The words felt almost sacred. Tomorrow, she and Kingsley would finally leave this city behind and fly to New York.
The thought sent a quiet wave of relief through her body with every step she took. Her heart felt lighter than it had in months.
She was so close to freedom that she could almost taste it.
She continued walking toward the quiet café on the corner, planning to bring back two cups of coffee for her and Kingsley.
The afternoon sun warmed her skin, and a gentle breeze played with strands of her blonde hair. For the first time in a long while, Sara felt calm and in control of her own life.
But as she turned the corner, her steps gradually slowed.
There they w
