Chapter 169

KATE

We met the others at the airport the next day, very early in the morning. I was still feeling sleepy. We settled into Nathan's jet. Mia was also present, making my stomach turn at such inconvenience.

Mary and Ben also came, much to my delight. The flight was long. By the time we arrived in Cork, it was already past nine at night due to the jet lag. The car journey to the family house in Glandore took a little over an hour and a half.

The house was a bit secluded from the village, on a hill with a breathtaking view of the harbor bay. The place was incredible, with lots of green fields and trees around. The nighttime view of the village lights was beautiful.

"This is insane," Mary said, getting out of the car.

They came in the same car as Nathan and me. "You grew up here, Nathan?"

"No. My father did."

He approached me and hugged me from behind.

"Imagine living in this place. We should go to the village."

Nathan and I