Chapter 99

• Sophia’s POV
• The restaurant was cozy, dimly lit with flickering candles on every table. A soft, soothing melody played in the background, adding to the already romantic atmosphere. Ian had chosen the place, of course, and as usual, it was perfect. I couldn’t help but smile at how effortlessly he could make a simple dinner feel like a grand event. It wasn’t the first time we’d gone out like this, but it was the first time in a while that I actually felt… normal.
• “Wine?” Ian offered, lifting the bottle in his hand.