Chapter 64: The Unspoken Promise

The sun rose and was shining through the wooden blinds of the window, making the room appear warm and cheerful. It was still early, and Taylor woke up with her thoughts still hazy from the night she had spent tossing and turning. She rolled over and opened her eyes to find Alex, who was still asleep on the bed next to her. His chest moved up and down as he breathed deeply, and the calmness in his sleep was in contrast with the storm in her mind. Taylor was unable to forget what he was told last night and felt the burden on him. She was simply too young to handle her mother’s murder and the secrecy that was waiting for her. But as she stared at the sleeping face of Alex, all the worries vanished, and she felt a deep relief. He said that he would be there for her; he would defend the truth and their love, and she believed him. Without disturbing him, Taylor got out of bed and walked quietly to the window. She gazed at the morning sky and saw that everything was still covered with pi