Audrey's heart skipped a beat. His words were unexpected, like a sudden burst of sunlight through storm clouds. But instead of melting into the warmth, she masked her emotions with a guarded expression, raising an eyebrow.
"Are you sure about that?" she asked skeptically. "How do I know you won't lose interest and walk away like before?"
He didn't flinch. His eyes held hers, unwavering and calm, as if he had waited a long time for this moment.
"I didn't think love was meant for someone like me," he said slowly. "But you… you proved me wrong. You didn't just walk into my life. You changed me. If there is one woman I see beside me, as my life partner, my queen, it's you."
Her breath caught in her throat. The bitterness she had held onto for all those days began to soften, crumbling under the weight of his earnest gaze. Still, she was unwilling to give in too easily.
