Chapter 52: "The Weight of Love"

The first light of dawn broke through the heavy curtains of their hotel room, casting a soft golden glow on Taylor and Alex as they sat on the bed, surrounded by scattered letters and worn pages of Elizabeth’s journal. The night had been long, filled with revelations that had both answered questions and left them with even more. But as the new day dawned, Taylor couldn’t shake the feeling that something was still missing—a crucial piece of the puzzle yet to be uncovered. Taylor glanced at Alex, who was deep in thought; his brow furrowed in concentration as he reread one of the letters. She could see the weight of everything they had learned etched on his face and the emotional toll it was taking on him. And yet, beneath that burden, there was a softness in his eyes—a tenderness that she had come to cherish. She reached out, gently taking the letter from his hands and setting it aside. “You’ve been staring at that for hours,” she said softly. “Maybe it’s time to take a break.” Alex s