Chapter 17: Building Dreams

Under the intensified love between them, Liam and Olivia created grand visions of their future. They spent many long evenings on the couch together as they dreamed about building their life bond by discussing the small coastal house and their desire to create a family and share long years of companionship. The future portrayed itself clearly to Olivia through the sounds of homebound merriment the perfumed aroma of freshly brewed coffee and many vibrant sunset views from their front porch landing.

The development of their plans stopped short when life introduced an unexpected turning point.

A solitary ring on the phone brought devastating news that made their world collapse. Their well-planned future vanished instantly as they found themselves involuntarily standing before a challenging path they had not pictured.