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Celine, who had just stepped out of the bathroom, had overheard the entire exchange. She smiled warmly. “Kaia, since you’re taking the kid out with him, I won’t play third wheel. I’m going to meet up with Sylvia Quinn and do some shopping.”
Kaia nodded. “Sounds good.”
3
By eight-thirty, Dexter had everything prepared for the excursion.
The sleek black SUV pulled away from the hotel entrance.
The crisp morning air of the Swiss summer was invigorating.
In the distance, the Alps were bathed in a soft, golden sunlight. The streets were already humming with tourists-young couples, groups of friends, and families strolling leisurely along the pavement.
Finnian held Brynlee in his lap, quietly pointing out the passing scenery to her.
Kaia sat quietly beside them, keeping to herself.
“Where are we going, Dad?”
“Interlaken,” Finnian replied, pointing toward the majestic peaks. “There are snow-capped mountains and crystal-clear lakes.”
Kaia crossed her arms, watching the father-daughter duo interact.
Once upon a time, she had desperately craved a trip exactly like this-just the three of them, far away from the rest of the world.
Now that it was finally happening, the joy she would have felt was long dead.
This entire vacation felt less like a bonding experience and more like a farewell tour for their marriage.
They arrived in Interlaken, a picturesque resort town nestled perfectly
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between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.
In the summer, the region looked like a vibrant canvas painted by the gods.
The brilliant white of the snow-capped mountains contrasted with the deep turquoise waters, while lush green meadows were dotted with colorful, rustic wooden chalets. Everywhere they looked, the scenery was breathtakingly cinematic.
The SUV parked just outside the main town. The three of them strolled down a cobblestone path, with Dexter and six bodyguards trailing discreetly a few paces behind.
Brynlee was a curious little explorer, marveling at every new sight.
I
“Dad, look! There’s a colorful umbrella in the sky!”
“Yes, people are paragliding down from the mountains to the lake.”
the
Brynlee tilted her head back, tracking the vibrant specks floating against the brilliant blue sky.
Kaia instinctively looked up as well.
In that fleeting moment, Finnian’s gaze drifted to Kaia’s profile, and he was caught in a sudden, spellbound daze.X
A short walk east of Interlaken brought them to Lake Brienz The water was a striking turquoise, glittering like crushed gemstones under the midday sun.
Across the lake, the Jungfrau mountain stood tall, resembling a young maiden draped in a flowing white gown.
The family boarded a boat.
As it pulled away from the dock, it carved a foamy white trail through the pristine water.
Brynlee was absolutely thrilled to have both her parents by her side. Yet,
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watching her daughter’s pure joy only brought a bittersweet lump to Kala’s throat. Just moments ago, Finnian had casually promised Brynlee
return here every single year. Finnian had actually agreed.
they
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this man be so remarkably irresponsible? He made promises e could never keep without missing a beat.
they settled in Grindelwald, celebrated as one of the most alpine villages in the world.
unded by snow-capped peaks, dense forests, and rolling meadows ting with wildflowers, the setting was idyllic.
ile happily devouring Cheese Fondue and Grilled Sausage, Brynlee uddenly turned to Kaia. “Mom, can we invite Anna and Mr. Quinn to have unch with us here?”
Kaia paused, a little taken aback.
Finnian instantly stopped eating. He picked up his iced cola, taking a slow, deliberate sip.
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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