Author's Note: This is a special bonus chapter to celebrate reaching 200 chapters. It explores a moment beyond the main storyline where the paths of fate diverged differently. Enjoy this glimpse into what could have been.
Sunlight filtered gently through lush, emerald canopies, casting shimmering patterns across the serene forest floor. Birds sang softly from hidden branches, their melodies blending effortlessly into a soothing harmony. The air was warm, filled with the delicate fragrance of wildflowers and the comforting scent of sun-warmed earth.