Chapter Sixty

Alex woke up early, the morning sun filtering through the blinds, casting a warm glow over the room. He stretched, feeling a rare sense of calm and motivation after yesterday's events. Sarah's surprise visit had been a welcome distraction, and the day off with Miranda had done wonders for his mental state. He got out of bed quietly, not wanting to disturb Sarah, who was still asleep.

As he made his way to the kitchen, he thought about the day ahead. He had planned to meet Mike, his old college friend, who had called him late last night with an urgent request for help. The idea of reconnecting with Mike was exciting, though Alex couldn't shake the feeling that it might be more complicated than it seemed.

In the kitchen, Alex started making breakfast. The familiar sizzle of eggs and the aroma of fresh coffee soon filled the air. Sarah emerged from their bedroom, looking refreshed and ready for her morning yoga session.

"Good morning," she said, smiling as she stretched her arms above he