CHAPTER 119 Burning Bright

  The sun broke over the horizon, casting a golden glow on the sprawling streets of Savannah, Georgia, painting the skies with hues of pink and orange, their new home. Edmund had relocated his business permanently to the city, a decision driven not just by opportunity but by a desire to leave the ghosts of Manhattan behind. Here, life was slower, more serene, and filled with possibilities, a perfect setting for the honeymoon phase of their marriage.

  The sweet aroma of blooming magnolias wafted through the air, mingling with the salty tang of the Atlantic breeze. Angela stirred in bed, her body nestled against Edmund's. His arm was draped protectively around her waist, and the heat of his skin radiated into hers. She opened her eyes to find him already awake, his blue gaze soft and adoring as he watched her.