Chapter 114: ECHOES OF THE PAST.

KAREN'S POV: I hesitated for a moment when Jeremy suggested going to the restaurant. It had been a while since I'd ventured out like this, especially with someone other than Percy. But Jeremy's gentle encouragement and infectious enthusiasm convinced me to give it a try. Plus, I couldn't deny the flutter of excitement in my stomach at the thought of spending time with him. As we settled into our seats, the ambiance of the restaurant enveloped us with warmth. I quickly came out of my shell due to Jeremy's easy charm and witty banter, and soon, we were engrossed in laughter and conversation. But then, amidst the chatter and clinking of glasses, I caught a glimpse of someone who looked eerily like someone I knew. My heart skipped a beat, but I quickly dismissed it as a trick of the light. After all, what were the chances of running into them here? But then, as if fate itself were playing a cruel joke on me, Percy appeared at our table. The air around us se