Chapter 31

With her belly filled, Lianne enjoyed a good night’s rest. Her alarm clock set for six o’clock in the morning failed to wake her. By the time she opened her eyes, it was half past nine. The night-long rain finally stopped, and the sun was high on the horizon outside her window. Behind the floor-to-ceiling window, the view of the turquoise lake and shimmering snow mountain was a visual feast for Lianne. Her mind and body were in a great place. Prior to her arrival at the highlands, Lianne had read a lot of posts online about the healing of the mind and soul during travels to high-altitude areas. It was a story Lianne did not buy, but her firsthand experience convinced her. The life of the urbanites revolved around work, studies, and reels. It was not a bad idea to stay in a place like the highlands on occasion to relax and get away from it all for a week or two. While lost in her thoughts, the sudden doorbell startled Lianne. Worried it might be Willow again, Lianne first