Bella was glowing with excitement, her forehead pressed lightly to the cool windowpane as the scenery shifted from crowded city roads to wide stretches of open farmland. The golden fields rolled endlessly like soft waves, dotted with grazing cows and trees that leaned toward the breeze. The sky above was clear and gentle, the kind of blue that made your chest feel warm and full. Bella whispered "Wow…" under her breath, her eyes glittering with childlike awe. Leo watched her from the corner of his eye, his chest aching with quiet affection.
But suddenly—
"STOP THE CAR!" Scarlett shouted, her hand flying up to cover her mouth.
Bella jumped in surprise, and the driver hit the brakes instantly. Scarlett threw the door open and stumbled out onto the grass, doubling over as she vomited. Zion, who had been silently observing her from the other side, immediately got out too, his calm expression shifting into gentle worry.
