85 A Hospital Escape

One evening, as they sat by the window, Damon spoke from the heart. Damon: "Lia, I never want to take a single moment with you for granted. This experience, as challenging as it has been, made me realize how much you mean to me." Lia, touched, placed her hand on his. Lia: "Damon, we've faced the worst, and we're still here. That says something about us, doesn't it?" Damon nodded, a deep emotion in his eyes. Damon: "It says everything, Lia. You and me, we're unstoppable." Their love story, once threatened by tragedy, now unfolded with a renewed intensity. Every shared smile, every whispered word of encouragement, became a celebration of their resilience. In the midst of their private victories, Damon surprised Lia one day. Damon: "I have an idea. How about we turn the page on this chapter in our lives with something special?" Lia, intrigued, asked, "What do you have in mind, Mr. Cortez?" Damon, with a mischievous smile, revealed his plan. Damon: "A getaway. A peaceful retreat