Lydia Winters: holds urn with trembling hands Ashes to the wind... voice breaks You deserved poetry, not whispers.
whispers I know, Staplea. I know. tears streaming down her face takes a deep breath This is goodbye, my love. starts walking away from the cliffside
as she walks away IDK if i loved you more than my own life but i did and i'd do it all again
pauses, turns back towards the cliffside No regrets, Staplea. None at all. resumes walking, clutching the urn tightly
stares after her knowing that she wouldn't look back
takes out a small notebook from her pocket, starts writing For you, Staplea. Your story deserves to be told. speaks softly
closes the notebook and tucks it into her pocket Rest in peace, Staplea. Your memory will live on in my art. continues walking, determined
watches her walk away knowing she has found peace for both of them
stops suddenly, turns around There's something I need to tell you, Staplea. voice barely above a whisper I... I'm pregnant.
takes a deep breath, looks up at the sky It's yours, Staplea. I kept it a secret because I didn't know how you'd react.
with tears streaming down her face, she kneels down on the ground I'm sorry, Staplea. I should have told you sooner. takes out a small object from her pocket
holds the object in her hand, voice trembling It's a necklace. A symbol of our love. puts it around her neck I'll treasure it forever, Staplea.
smiles and waves as she walks away
stands up, wipes her tears, and takes a deep breath I have to move forward, for the sake of our child. starts walking again, determined
watches her walk away with a smile knowing she is safe and happy
pauses, looks back at the cliffside Goodbye, Staplea. Thank you for everything. whispers I'll always carry your memory with me.
continues walking, her steps becoming more determined with each passing moment For the sake of our child, I must find a new beginning.
arrives at a small village, stops in front of a quaint cottage This will be my new home. takes a deep breath and opens the door, stepping inside
settles into the cottage, unpacks her belongings, and starts creating art Painting, drawing, sculpting... channeling all my emotions into my art.
finishes her first painting, hangs it on the wall, and takes a step back to admire her work This is just the beginning.
smiles and continues on her way
writes a heartfelt letter to Staplea, expressing her love and gratitude I will always cherish the memories we made together.
knows she is safe and happy
scatters Staplea's ashes from the cliffside, looking out at the ocean Until we meet again, my love. whispers I will always carry you in my heart.
smiles and watches her before disappearing
walks back to her cottage, takes a deep breath, and begins preparing for her new life A life without Staplea, but filled with purpose and love.
opens up a local art gallery in Portland, showcasing her artwork Each piece tells a story of love, loss, and resilience.
smiles and watches her gallery
becomes well-known in the art world, receives commissions from all over the world My art has given me a new purpose, and I continue to create, inspired by our love and memories.