Chapter 1660: Maria is Back

As Alex approached the teleportation platform, his heart swelled with emotions he hadn't felt in months. Maria stood there, her white hair cascading over her shoulders, her sapphire eyes shimmering with warmth. For a moment, they simply stared at each other, a thousand unsaid words exchanged in silence.

Then, as if pulled by an invisible force, Alex closed the distance between them. Without hesitation, he wrapped his arms around her, lifting her slightly off the ground. Maria laughed softly, the sound like music to his ears.

"I missed you," Alex murmured, his voice low and filled with affection.

"I missed you more," Maria replied, her hands resting against his chest as she gazed up at him.

Unable to resist any longer, Alex leaned in, capturing her lips in a kiss that was both tender and passionate. Time seemed to stand still as they lost themselves in each other, their months of separation melting away in that single, perfect moment.