Chapter Fifty Four

The plane touched down, and Alex and Sarah exchanged a look of shared understanding. Their honeymoon had been a beautiful escape, but reality awaited them.

As they disembarked, they were greeted by a small group of their closest friends and family at the airport. Sarah’s best friend, Emily, was the first to rush forward, enveloping Sarah in a tight hug.

“Oh my gosh, you’re back!” Emily exclaimed, pulling back to look at Sarah. “How was it? Was it as amazing as it looked in all the pictures?”

“It was incredible,” Sarah replied, her eyes sparkling. “We have so much to tell you.”

Alex was greeted by his brother, James, who clapped him on the back. “Welcome back, man. How was paradise?”

“Better than I ever imagined,” Alex said with a grin. “But it’s good to be home.”

Back at their cozy apartment, Alex and Sarah started unpacking their bags. The familiar surroundings felt both comforting and slightly surreal after their time away.

Sarah pulled out a beautiful seashell they had found on the