Shadows of a Vow: The Professor's Hidden Bride
It felt as if she had matured in the blink of an eye, like a tender little sprout that had blossomed into a sturdy, beautiful tree in just one night.
As his gaze lingered softly upon her, Theodore began to speak, his voice warm and tender like a gentle breeze, every word wrapped in deep affection and quiet care.
"I’m really glad you feel that way, Mallory. Truly, speaking up for yourself and fighting back isn’t weakness, it’s the bravest thing you can do. And you know what? You’ve grown so much, right before my eyes. You are so much stronger than you think, and I’m so incredibly proud of you.”