Chapter 69

Katie's POV

As the day of the article release approached, I felt a mix of emotions. I was proud of our family and our love story, but I was also nervous about how people would react.

But as the article went live, the response was overwhelmingly positive. People from all over the world reached out to us, sharing their own stories and thanking us for showing them that love comes in many different forms.

It was humbling and beautiful, and I felt grateful to be able to make a difference in people's lives.

As I looked around at my family, I felt a sense of gratitude and relief wash over me. We had been through so much together, and yet we had come out stronger and more united than ever before.

A few days later, Alex surprised me with a romantic weekend getaway to a secluded cabin in the mountains. As we settled in by the fireplace, sipping hot cocoa and enjoying the peaceful surroundings, I felt a sense of warmth and contentment settle over me.

We spent the weekend hiking, exploring, and s