For the first time in months...hope felt real.
As Noah and Aria walked through the hospital corridor after speaking with the doctor, neither could stop smiling. The weight they had carried for so long suddenly felt lighter because finally there was proof that Rafael wasn't trapped in that empty darkness anymore.
His memories were returning slowly.
Noah placed both hands behind his head and let out a long breath.
"I can't believe it."
Aria looked at him. A small smile remained on her face.
"What?"
Noah laughed softly.
"For months I've been watching that idiot struggle."
Aria chuckled.
"And now?"
"And now he's finally getting his memories back."
Noah shook his head.
"I almost want to hug him."
Aria immediately laughed.
"Almost?"
"Let's not get carried away."
That made her laugh even harder. For the first time in a long while...
Their conversation wasn't filled with worry. It was filled with excitement.
Noah suddenly glanced at her. His smile softened.
