The afternoon breeze gently rustled the leaves in the garden behind the Branson residence, leaving a profound silence between Ravelle and Erlan. Erlan's hand felt incredibly warm, conveying extraordinary calm amid the turmoil that was overwhelming Ravelle's mind.Ravelle gazed into Erlan's clear eyes. There, she found no pressure, no demands, and no deceit—only sincere devotion that had remained unwavering for the past ten years. Thinking of Grandpa Branson's pale, resigned face lying in his bedroom, Ravelle finally took a deep breath. The heavy burden weighing on her chest gradually lifted, replaced by unwavering determination."El..." Ravelle called softly, her voice now steady, no longer trembling with hesitation."Yes, Vel?""I'll do it," Ravelle replied briefly, yet every syllable echoed with certainty. "I'll grant Grandpa's wish. Let's get married."Erlan froze in his seat for a moment. His eyes widened, as though he needed several seconds to process the simple sentence that had
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