Chapter 67: Timeless Hearts

The evening air was crisp as Taylor and Alex strolled through the park, the sounds of laughter and distant music floating on the breeze. The city was alive with energy, yet within this small pocket of serenity, it felt as though the world had paused just for them. The golden hour cast a warm, ethereal glow over everything, making the moment feel almost magical. Taylor’s hand was nestled in Alex’s, their fingers intertwined as they walked in comfortable silence. She could feel the gentle thrum of his pulse against her skin, a steady rhythm that mirrored the heartbeat of the city around them. It was a moment of peace, a brief respite from the storm of emotions and revelations that had been swirling around them. But beneath the tranquility, Taylor’s mind was racing. The weight of what Alex had told her earlier still pressed heavily on her thoughts. The truth about her mother’s work, the hidden secrets in her family’s past—it was all so much to take in. And yet, in this quiet moment with