Vera's foot was mostly healed. She still limped if she pushed it, but she could move again. That alone felt huge.Her vision blurred. She really was getting better.Luca stayed close, steadying her. "Slow down. No rush.""I'm fine now," she said, shaking her head.He met her gaze, serious. "There's never a rush. I'll wait. Always."She froze. Right. This man would never judge her for a limp.A few days later, Luca said he was taking her somewhere special.Curious, she got in the car and let him drive.They drove forever before finally stopping.Vera stepped out—and froze.Flowers. Endless flowers. Every color, stretching under the sun like something ripped straight out of a fairytale.She turned to Luca. "This is..."He just smiled, all secrets, and took her hand, guiding her deeper into the field.Her heart started racing.At the center, he stopped.Then—he dropped to one knee."Vera. I've got something for you."He pulled out a small black box and opened it.Inside
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