Chapter 56 A New Chapter (3)

• A new morning dawned, one that held significant weight for Karl. Today, he was to make a crucial decision, one that had been difficult but seemed the only viable option left to him. With a heavy heart and a mind swirling with thoughts, he found himself driving towards Lavinia's parents' house, intent on conveying his resolution.
• Meanwhile, at Lavinia's family home, Talia had her own unique way of rousing Lavinia from sleep – by boisterously jumping on her bed. Despite Lavinia's initial resistance, Talia's persistence paid off, and Lavinia finally acquiesced, sitting up groggily. "Okay, stop jumping over my head, I’m awake," Lavinia said, rubbing her eyes.
• Talia, buzzing with energy, sat across from her cousin, eager to share her plans. “I want us to go for a walk. I miss Hartland and its streets. I've told Rosie, and she's coming too.”