Chapter 416
Debra stirred, the scent of saltwater tickling her nose.
She thought she was still adrift in dreams, but the sunset painting the sky in hues of orange and pink was very real.
She was on a cruise ship. The sea stretched out in all directions, and the sun was dipping below the horizon.
“Are we there already?” she murmured.
Except for Marion and her, there was no one on the ship.
She found Marion in the kitchen, wiping down a knife. The aroma of cooked meat filled the air.
“We’ve been here a while,” he said. “I didn’t want to disturb your sleep.”
Debra then noticed she was lying on a big bed. She got up, and Marion draped a blanket over her shoulders. “The sea breeze is a bit cold this season, but it looks. great.”
The ship had the heating on, so she didn’t feel cold. The sunset outside bathed her in
warmth.
“Did you bring me here for my birthday?” she asked.
Marion took a step back and gave a small bow. “Ms. Frazier, would you do me the honor of dining with me this evening?”
She smiled, placing her hand in his. “I’d be rude to refuse.
He led her to a long table set with steaming steak, fresh bread, appetizers, and mushroom soup. White candles flickered in antique holders, casting a warm glow
over the scene.
“Candlelight dinner?” Debra raised an eyebrow.
This was a side of Marion she’d never seen. He poured the wine and arranged the plates with meticulous care.
Then he retrieved a violin from the corner and began to play a soft, haunting melody. The sea sparkled under the moonlight, the breeze carrying a salty tang.
When the music ended, Marion placed an intricately wrapped wooden box before
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her. “A gift for you.”
“You prepared me a gift?”
Debra should have seen it coming. The cruise, the dinner, and the music all pointed to something grand.
“Open it.”
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