Unprecedented
He couldn't even look her in the eyes, let alone find the strength to say a word.
As he stood there, unsure and tormented, Marianne’s gentle voice broke the silence. "Someone’s here to see you," she said, her tone soft yet tinged with an emotion he couldn’t quite identify. She stepped aside, and there stood Rose, her wide eyes filled with excitement and affection as she saw him. Without a moment's hesitation, Rose ran to him, her little arms stretched wide. Raphael felt an immense wave of relief wash over him as he bent down to embrace her. It was as if, in that instant, all his fears and doubts dissolved. Rose didn’t resent him; she held no grudge. She wrapped her small arms around him, off
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