Chapter 4

Ryan, who had been struggling just moments before, instantly fell silent the moment he saw Sandra.

Their eyes locked, and in that gaze was a depth of love and longing that words could never capture.

Sandra, her eyes rimmed with tears, hurried forward and took Ryan's hand, her voice trembling softly, "Ryan, I'm back."

Ryan's eyes shone with excitement and disbelief. He gripped Sandra's hand tightly, as if terrified she might vanish from his world again.

I was about to leave, but when I saw what was happening, I just couldn't tear myself away. My feet froze. I had to…