Chapter43:Chapter 43

Chapter 43 XENOIS The botanical gardens had always been one of Celeste's favorite places in the city, this was something that had stuck to me even with my amnesia. I vaguely remembered her visits here sometimes alone, sometimes with the kids when she needed a breather from the responsibilities as my wife. There was something about the carefully cared for beauty, the peaceful atmosphere that appealed to her. As I watched our boys running ahead on the winding path, their laughter echoing off the glass walls of the conservatory, I felt a moment of pure contentment despite everything that had happened. This was what I was fighting to protect. This simple, perfect family moment where my children could just be children, where my wife could smile without fear, where we could be ourselves without fear of being targeted by our enemies. "They seem to be bouncing back well," Celeste said, slipping her hand into mine as we walked slowly behind the boys, I smiled a bit at her initiative, but p