Chasing Memories

en lighting and a gentle breeze filtering in through the balcony doors. The suite was everything Hailey dreamed of; a la

lights, lost in each other's gaze. Landon wrapped his arms aro

playful smile, as though savoring ever

it in mind that I'm expecting a lot of

ndon whispered, his lips brushing hers, tender at first but q

the familiar warmth that only he could spark. The room seemed to dissol

et her eyes roam over the space. The bed was draped in soft, luxu

ment," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. His hands found hers, and he guided her

lly soft, a smile breaking across her face

ps traced a path down her neck, each kiss leaving her breathless and aching for more. His hands ex

ts tangled beneath them as they moved together, each kiss building upon the last with

oying quiet peace in the room. Outside, the waves lapped at the shore, a steady reminder of the en

ing along her hair. "I still can't believe y

her heart swell. "Forev

on his lips as he pulled her closer. The silence between them was

sked softly, tracing a finger along his arm. "

it; waking up every morning to you, filling our home with laughter... maybe two or three little ones ru

d, you know. You already look at me with so much

st amazing mom, Hailey. I can already picture you teaching them to

t. One boy and one girl," she said, her eyes bright with excitement. "A

lready imagining our little girl twisting me around h

names, places they would visit as a family, and the legacy they'd build. They were lo

vows, of their promises and dreams, settling in. Tonig

*

the glow of their time in Miami lingered. They stepped off the jet, hands entwined, sharing a look that spoke volumes. Afte

ags, loading them into the back of the car. As they slid into the back seat,

murmured, her fingers tr

of her head. "It's funny, only a week away,

teased, nudging him playfully. "Maybe we'll

ckled, tilting her chin up to steal a quic

iley whispered, her voi

tle things; plans for their new home, how much they'd missed their favorite date

happy, and full of promise. But as they laughed, a subtle shadow passed over Jeremy'

ernoon light filtered through the branches, casting dappled shadows over the road. Landon tightened his gr

elt unreal. She leaned in for a kiss, savoring the warmth of hi

s parted, the air

naged to choke out a warning. "Hold on!" He yelled and then within a fleet of a

p on Landon tightened as the car skidded sideways, the world around them spinning

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er head, but as she looked around, she realized she was lying in a hospital bed. Memories came ru

rself upright, ignoring the sharp stin

gentle hand on Hailey's shoulder. "Mrs. Cooper, please lie ba

head, frantic now. "L

d, and she looked away for a s