Chapter 277

• VALENTINA
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• I stood there with Luca’s hand still on my arm, the cake candles flickering behind us, and the whole room holding its breath like it knew something big was coming. Gustavo was on one knee right in front of me. The little box sat open in his palm, the ring catching the light in a way that made my stomach flip. My heart was pounding so hard I could feel it in my throat. I didn’t know what to do with my hands, so I just kept them on Luca’s shoulder, like if I let go I might actually fall over.