Chapter: 125

Kaitlin, taking a break from work to focus on her pregnancy, handed over the studio's responsibilities to Phoebe.

Alan, who Lived next door, made it a point to check on her every day, offering his support.

After many heartfelt attempts by Alan, Kaitlin finally agreed to take a vacation with him.

Thrilled by her acceptance, Alan went all out to plan the trip meticulously with expert help.

A week later, they found themselves on a serene island, basking in the sunshine.

Kaitlin reveled in the sea breeze and the stunning views from the open-air balcony.

Caught up in the beauty of the moment, Alan wrapped his arms around her from behind.

“Kaitlin, let's make a fresh start. I promise to look after you and the baby. And if I ever falter, feel free to walk away. Only you can stand by my side forever. I can't imagine a life without you."

Overwhelmed by his genuine affection, Kaitlin closed her eyes, leaning into his embrace, her earlier reservations fading away.

The sun cast a warm glow, and a soft breeze played around them. It was the perfect setting.

Kaitlin and Alan spent a few idyllic days enjoying the island's vistas, while Ashley watched them discreetly from a distance.

Clad in an alluring bikini, sun hat, and sunglasses, she observed their tender moments.

To anyone else, Ashley might have seemed to be relishing her time in the sun. However, her spirits were anything but high.

Sunbathing was usually her delight, yet seeing Alan's beaming face filled her with sorrow.

The man who had once adored her was now devoted to another—and not just any woman, but one who was expecting.

With each passing moment, Ashley's frustration grew. She knew she had to walk back into Alan's life as soon as possible.

As evening approached, she spotted her chance when Alan strolled off alone.

She slipped into a flowing white dress and made her way to the shoreline, stepping into the surf. She waited until Alan was near before she called out for help with a calculated urgency. "Help!"

Her voice was purposeful, pitched perfectly for him to hear. Alan, seeing someone flounder in the water, dashed in to rescue her.

Dragging the distressed woman to the beach, he recognized her under the fading light.

His heart raced, his mind reeling. "Ashley? Is it really you?"

The shock of encountering his presumed-dead love was overwhelming, even for Alan who had found happiness in his new life.

This reunion threw him into a state of confusion, especially with the rumors of her death.

Ashley was reported to have been caught in a mudslide, her body never recovered despite his lengthy search. Convinced she had died, he had mourned her loss.