On a bright, sunlit weekend afternoon, Jane pushed me through the hospital garden in a wheelchair.By then, I was already able to walk short distances on my own.We stopped beside a long bench, and she helped me sit down carefully."The air outside feels so good," I said, taking a deep breath and savoring a long-lost sense of peace."Yeah… everything's over now." Jane turned to look at me, her eyes gentle and bright.We sat in silence for a while, enjoying the quiet.Then, as if she had finally made up her mind, she spoke softly, "Jerry, there's something I've been keeping in my heart for a long time."I had a faint sense of what was coming. My heartbeat quickened slightly as I turned to face her."Since college, I've always admired you—your integrity, your talent, your composure."A faint blush rose to her cheeks, but her gaze remained steady."Later, when I found out you and Mary were together, I… I buried those feelings deep down. I just wanted you to be happy."I listene
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