Chapter 537

　　She chose this place because Olivia had brought her here in high school. 　　There was a beautiful natural lake that mirrored the snow-capped mountains. 　　The small town was peaceful and quiet, with a small population. The people here lived very relaxed lives. Even time seemed to move slower. 　　Sunny got off the bus, dragging her suitcase toward a pretty little building. 　　Her German was good enough that communication was easy. 　　She asked an elderly woman for directions, found a hotel, and checked in. 　　Afterward, she grabbed a small bag and walked along the running stream toward the natural lake. 　　Perhaps because she had run away to this place, her heart felt a little calmer. 　　Even though she was hungry and her legs were aching, she felt a sense of relief. 　　She walked down the steps to the lakeside and looked at the water. 　　It was much like she remembered, except it was spring now, not winter. 　　Unidentified small flowers bloomed all around the lake. The calm water reflected the