CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE – WE ARE ONE

As the stars began to twinkle in the darkening sky, they gathered their things and headed back to the villa. Isabella, worn out from her beach adventure, fell asleep in Miguel's arms on the short walk back. They tucked her into her crib, both pausing to marvel at her peaceful expression. "She's growing so fast," Karina whispered, running a finger along Isabella's chubby cheek. Miguel nodded, wrapping an arm around Karina's waist. "Before we know it, she'll be running around and talking our ears off." They shared a quiet laugh, careful not to wake their sleeping daughter. As they stepped out onto the villa's porch, the sound of gentle waves lapping at the shore filled the air. Miguel poured them each a glass of wine, and they settled into the comfortable lounge chairs. "You know," Karina said after a moment of companionable silence, "we should start thinking about the wedding." Miguel nearly choked on his wine. "The wedding? But I thought we agreed to wait until Isabella was a bit