Synopsis

A familiar ache settled in Brad’s chest. He replayed the scene in his mind: Lauren's face, a mixture of surprise and something akin to pity. The words she’d spoken, the dreams she’d shared – each one a fresh wound. He had hoped for a different outcome, a future built on unwavering affection. Now, doubt gnawed at him, old insecurities resurfacing with painful clarity. The carefully constructed plan for a second proposal crumbled under the weight of her unspoken truth. Unexpectedly, Ned stepped