Chapter 62: The Past Returns
The morning air was fresh, with the scent of brewed coffee and blooming flowers dancing in the breeze. Sunlight filtered gently through the canopy of trees that lined the cobbled path. Birds chirped somewhere above as the world seemed—for once—calm.
Janet walked beside Luca, their fingers interlocked, their hearts finally aligned. She smiled up at him, the edges of her eyes glowing. He was wearing a light beige coat over a black shirt, effortlessly handsome, but more than that—he was hers now.
The pain of the past still lived inside her, but today, it didn't control her.
They reached a quiet little outdoor café nestled on the corner of a serene street. Wrought iron tables with flower-laced umbrellas filled the space, while ivy climbed the walls around them. A perfect spot for quiet moments and slow healing.
"Sit here," Luca said, pulling out the chair for her, his voice soft, warm.
Janet smiled and sat on a wooden bench facing the path. "Where are you going?"
"To get our coffee. You stay right here, Mrs. Romano," he teased with a playful smirk.
She laughed quietly, cheeks blooming with pink. "Hurry. I might miss you."
"You better," he winked and walked inside the café.
Janet's gaze followed him, her heart steady. She leaned back, soaking in the golden peace of the moment.
And that's when it happened.
From the far end of the cobbled street, someone was walking toward her.
At first, she didn't register the face—but something in her chest twisted sharply. Something dark. Familiar. Her brows furrowed.
Then her eyes locked with his.
Her heart dropped.
Asher.
He was walking steadily, eyes fixed only on her. He looked different—more rugged, his smile gone, but the intensity in his eyes was the same. Cold. Calculated.
Janet froze.
Everything around her blurred. Her breathing slowed, but her heart thundered. She wanted to get up, to scream, to run—but she couldn't move.
Asher was getting closer.
Luca was still inside.
Her fingers tightened on the bench.
And just as Asher stepped off the curb, approaching her with dark intent in his gaze—
And by this , a new chapter has begun in Janet's and luca's life .
" The End of Season 1."