Chapter 137

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• He leaned in and kissed her softly, his lips brushing against hers as her tears continued to fall. Each drop felt like a testament to the love that overwhelmed her, and he gently wiped them away with his thumb, his touch tender and reassuring. As they broke the kiss, she looked deeply into his eyes, searching for the promise she needed.
• “Promise me you won’t leave me like Ethan did,” she said, her voice trembling with vulnerability. “Promise me that no matter what happens, you won’t leave me.”