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The night before they were meant to leave the Maldives, the villa was quiet.The ocean breeze flowed through the open windows, carrying with it the scent of salt and the soft sounds of the waves. Caleb had just tucked Jasper into bed after reading him a story. The boy was fast asleep, his tiny hands curled near his face, his breathing slow and peaceful.Caleb stood there for a moment, watching him. A quiet kind of joy settled in his chest. It was in the stillness that he realized just how much his life had changed. Not just the public revelations, not the press conference, not even reclaiming his identity as Caleb Blake.It was this—this moment. A sleeping child. A quiet house. The woman he loved waiting for him in the other room.He walked out of the bedroom and gently closed the door behind him.Diana was on the deck, seated on the edge of the lounge chair with her feet tucked beneath her. The night wrapped around her like silk. The moon cast a soft glow across the water, illuminati
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Caleb walked into the living room, a weary look on his face. The press conference had been exhausting, a barrage of questions and flashing lights that left him feeling drained. The world now knew he was alive, and the initial shock had been replaced by a whirlwind of media attention and public scrutiny. He saw Diana sitting on the sofa, scrolling through her phone, and a smile spread across his face."I can't take another day of this," he said, collapsing onto the sofa beside her. "I feel like a celebrity, and not in a good way."Diana put her phone down and took his hand. "I know. It's a lot. But it will die down. The news cycle moves fast.""I hope so," he said, sighing. "I just want some peace and quiet. I want to spend some time with you and Jasper without the whole world watching."Diana's eyes lit up. "I have an idea," she said, her voice filled with excitement. "Let's go on a vacation. Just the three of us. We'll go somewhere remote, somewhere nobody can find us. Somewhere we c
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The day began like any other, but a weight of anticipation hung in the air. Today was the day. Mr. Callahan had called a major press conference, and the news vans were already lined up outside the gates of the Callahan mansion. The world was about to find out that Caleb was alive.Inside, Caleb stood in front of a mirror, adjusting his tie. He had a new face, a new life, but he was still the same man. He was nervous, but also excited. He was finally going to be able to tell his story, to reclaim his identity, to be Caleb once more, not just Arthur.Diana walked up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist. "You're ready for this," she said, her voice filled with love and confidence."I hope so," he said, turning around to face her. "I'm just... nervous about the questions. About the past.""You're not alone," she said, kissing him softly. "We'll be right there with you. And you have nothing to be ashamed of. You survived. You came back to us. That's all that matters."Just then
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The weeks that followed were a whirlwind of activity as Caleb and Diana began to reclaim their old lives. Diana dived back into her work at Reeds Medical Centre with a renewed passion. She spent her days as a professor, mentoring young doctors and overseeing her hospital. She was a force to be reckoned with, her mind sharp and her determination unwavering.Caleb, on the other hand, was slowly easing back into his role as CEO of Fiona's Empire. His first day back at the office was a blur of meetings and paperwork. He was surprised to see how much the company had grown in his absence, a testament to the hard work of his team. His presence sent a ripple of excitement through the office, and the employees were thrilled to have him back.One afternoon, he was in his office going through some old files when Darius walked in. Darius looked different now. He was more confident, more relaxed, with a genuine smile on his face. He was no longer just an assistant; he was a trusted friend and conf
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The morning sun streamed through the large window of Caleb and Diana's bedroom, a soft, golden light that filled the room with warmth. Diana woke first, turning on her side to watch Caleb sleep. He looked so peaceful, so completely at home, and a wave of overwhelming happiness washed over her. It had been years since she had seen him like this, years since she had woken up next to him. She reached out and gently traced the scar on his jawline, a faint reminder of the nightmare they had lived through.Caleb’s eyes fluttered open, and he smiled when he saw her. "Good morning," he murmured, his voice still thick with sleep. "You look beautiful.""Good morning," she replied, her heart swelling with love. "I've missed waking up next to you."He pulled her closer, his arms wrapping around her in a familiar, comforting embrace. "I've missed it, too. I've missed everything."They lay there for a long moment, just holding each other, soaking in the peace and quiet of their new reality. But rea
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The news of Caleb's return was still a closely guarded secret, a fact that weighed heavily on the hearts of the few who knew. At the Callahan mansion, life went on with a strange, new energy. Diana and Caleb were inseparable. They spent every moment they could together, rediscovering each other, filling in the gaps of the years they had lost. Their conversations were a mix of deep, emotional truths and lighthearted chatter. They talked about Jasper, their son, and the future they now had a chance to build."I can't believe you were here all this time," Diana said one evening, snuggled into Caleb's side on the sofa. "And I didn't even know it was you. I told you everything, Caleb. All my hopes and fears, all my frustrations with the world.""I know," he said, his voice soft as he kissed the top of her head. "I listened to every word. And a part of me always felt like you were telling me, not Arthur. It's like my soul knew yours was near, even when my mind didn't."Meanwhile, Daphne and
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