As Claire continued her solitary journey through the gardens, she couldn’t help but feel the ache of Jamie’s absence grows stronger. The beauty around her only served as a poignant reminder of the love they shared and the profound connection they had forged. Yet, amidst the melancholy, there was a glimmer of hope, a whispered promise that their love would endure. And so, she walked on, cherishing the fragments of his presence that remained until the day they would be reunited once more.