Chapter 347: The finale
Ava let out a small, conflicted sigh. It wasn’t that she didn’t trust them—Nicholas and Myra were like second parents to Aliyah—but the idea of being away from her baby, even for a few days, unsettled her.
Dylan squeezed her hands. "I promise, if she needs us, we’ll be back in an instant."
Ava looked at him for a long moment, searching his eyes. Finally, she nodded. "...Alright."
Dylan smiled, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "That’s my girl."
Ava still felt a pang of hesitation, but as she looked at Dylan—his warm gaze, the unspoken love in his eyes—she realized how much she had missed having time alone with him. Maybe this wasn’t such a bad idea after all.
She took a deep breath and smiled. "Okay. Let’s do it."
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Their first day in Hawaii was spent indulging in every bit of paradise. They walked hand-in-hand along the shoreline, the waves kissing their feet as they talked and laughed freely—without responsibilities, without interruptions.
They went snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, Dylan pulling her into his arms every time she got distracted by the vibrant fish, teasing her.
Later, they rode a private boat, sipping on cocktails while watching the sun dip beneath the horizon. Ava leaned against Dylan, her fingers intertwined with his. "This feels unreal," she whispered.
Dylan kissed the top of her head. "It’s real. And it’s ours."