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Thomas slowly opened the window in his room. The view before him was absolutely breathtaking. It was as if God had created a place this beautiful with all its grandeur. The sea stretched out with its rolling waves, and the breeze was refreshingly cool. And most importantly for Thomas, it was peaceful.

Maybe it was because it wasn't peak vacation season, but their resort had no other guests. None at all. Well, there were the staff and the guides who would take them around Sumba. As soon as they arrived, they were offered a welcome drink while being informed about the activities planned during their stay.

Olive was the most enthusiastic one, but paradoxically, despite her excitement to explore, she ended up sleeping soundly as soon as they entered their room. It was as if she had just completed days of overtime. Thomas could only smile, puzzled by his wife's behavior.

They had arrived in this little paradise around 2 o'clock in the afternoon, right when the sun wa