Chapter 27 — The Proposal Under the Stars
Chapter 27 — The Proposal Under the Stars
Ethan slid the exquisite vintage diamond ring onto her finger—a delicate band of platinum holding a brilliant, timeless diamond that caught the starlight like a captured dream.
As he stood up, Hailey threw her arms around his neck, burying her face in his shoulder as happy tears streamed down her cheeks. Ethan held her tightly, lifting her slightly off the ground as laughter bubbled up from both of them.
Far below, the city lights hummed with life, but up on the ridge, the world stood entirely still for them.
"I love you, Hailey," Ethan whispered against her hair.
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"I love you too, Ethan," she murmured, pulling back to kiss him deeply, sealing a promise forged through fire, trial, and enduring grace.
The long road of survival, heartbreak, and corporate warfare had finally led them home. They were no longer running from ghosts of the past; they were stepping hand-in-hand into a breathtaking future.
