a moment, taking time

father's current struggles? Would it be selfish of

cond though

ainstorm on ways to revive her father's b

she said

ving no room for her to reconsider

and excused her

eck on him. His gentle snores reached her before she caught sight of him

erstated accessories, perfectly reflecting her mood: calm, yet polished. She styled her hair

rror; she simply left the room and hur

was captivated by he

he said, his voice fille

Abigail's cheeks

g smile spreading across his face.

odding in agreemen

oor, inviting her to settle in, and walked around to the driver's side. He turned the key in the ignition with a smooth, practiced motion

ation was a quiet seaside. The sun was se

at the shore. It was a spot where lovers and couples often came to enjoy a romantic

l scattered along the beach, each one situated about a mile apart. The structures were designed to a

etly on the neatly arranged mats, which were ado

him, trying to read his expression, but his face was neutral. The surroundings seemed to be at odds with

alled softly, bre

n replied, movin

pt away by his charm. "Do you think we can work so

kly recalling their earlier conversation. "Oh, ye

her eyes locked on his

id, avoiding eye contact. "I'm looking into getting you hired at my workpl

d with hope. "Really?"

"Once your job is secured, we will star

. "You're joining me

e nodded, Anyt

as she flung herself into his arms

d her, gently stroking he

mantic vibe, hoping to create an unforgettable experience with Abigail. But when he arrived at her hous

knew exactly how to influence her to do what he

he best time," he said, s

d to face him, searching for

eath and squeezed

with your Dad

ea

o face it

, Eden, you've said so before, am so luck

e held her spellbound with his gaze, his eyes locked onto hers. "Yes, baby

peated, her eyes wi

to love and protect you. To cry and laugh with, I wan

reflected a mixture of shock, excitement, and vuln

proposing

ring. But it doesn't matter; she loved him, and

e her lips; her eyes just kept searching his fac