LOVE'S SWEET EMBRACE

h thoughts of Jake and the memories they shared. She couldn't belie

ivia's mother, Carol, rushed out to greet her. "

a mix of emotions. "G

the street, searching for a glimpse

l. "Come inside, dear. Your fathe

he encounter with Jake. Little did she know, her return to Willow Creek

her life in the city. She shared stories about her job, her apar

ivia's heart skipped a beat as her mother got up to

eyes locked on Olivia's, a hesitant smile o

e in. What was he doing here? And why did her

ther, John, cleared his throat. "Jake, we're gla

ts and Jake, sensing a secret in the a

tried to conti