Janet nodded, her hands wrapping around the large ones resting on her waist. From this room's vantage point, she could see the nearby tower and the clock in the central square. She imagined how beautiful it must look at night.
Ternence had studied in France before and met Zoey here. Janet didn't know that Charles was also quite familiar with this place. He hadn't traveled abroad for some time since stepping from behind the scenes to center stage.
His past efforts to build strength and wait were all for someone. Now that the war had begun, he had acquired a new attachment…
"We'll stay here for over a month. You should rest a few days first, then I'll take you out, alright?" Charles tenderly kissed her cheek. He hadn't forgotten the doctor's warning — her body wasn't ready for too much exertion, especially after such a long flight.
