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Chapter Twenty-Three
Author: Yotzer
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He awoke late the next morning, the sun streaming through the villa windows, chasing away the lingering shadows of the previous night. After a refreshing shower, he dressed and ventured out of his room, eager to greet his father and begin planning their next move.

But as he stepped into the main living area, he stopped short, his jaw dropping in astonishment. The villa had been transformed into a vibrant hub of activity, a scene of joyful celebration that defied the dark undercurrents of their current reality.

Colorful decorations adorned the walls, tables laden with a delectable feast of Italian delicacies lined the room, and laughter and chatter filled the air. He saw familiar faces mingling with new ones: Sarah, looking uncharacteristically relaxed, sharing a joke with Marco and Sofia, the elderly Italian couple who had befriended his father; his grandfather, beaming with pride, engaged in a lively conversation with a group of David’s fellow fishermen; and in the center of it all,
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