Back at Oceania Villa, Stephen had been standing on the balcony ever since Yvonne had the villa in her car.

His dark eyes, which were previously dull, now seemed brighter. He could see the dazzling sunlight, the lush forests, and the birds that flew about in the sky. It was a picturesque scene. He could even see the specks of dust floating in the air around him. This was the world he'd almost been about to give up, but Yvonne had brought it back to him once again.

Last night, when he regained