Chapter 20 - A RANCH IN HILL COUNTRY
To distance themselves from the painful memories of the city, Marcus bought a sprawling ranch in Hill Country, Texas.
Rolling green hills, wildflower fields, and tall oak trees surrounded their modern stone mansion.
A massive US flag flew proudly from a tall flagpole in the front courtyard, fluttering in the warm breeze.
Six-month-old Alexander giggled on a soft blanket spread across the porch grass while Elena watched over him.
Marcus walked out onto the porch carrying two glasses of fresh iced tea, sitting down beside his wife.
"It's so peaceful here, Marcus," Elena murmured, leaning her head against his shoulder.
"No cameras, no city noise, no shadow of the past," Marcus agreed, taking her hand gently.
The golden Texas sun began to set over the hills, painting the sky in gorgeous pink and orange hues.
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They had fought through hell to reclaim their peace, and now their love was unbreakable.
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