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    Just as the sun began to dip below the horizon, her phone buzzed with a video call from Brian.


    “Rachel, is everything alright? Why are you calling me in the middle of the night?” His voice held a note of concern, as it was the dead of night back home.


    “I’m not in the country,” she replied, quickly flipping the camera around to show him her surroundings.


    Seeing her location on the screen, Brian’s urgency immediately kicked in. “Send me your location. I’ll be there as soon as I can.”


    “Got it.”


    After sharing her location, Rachel waited for him, feeling a sense of relief.


    Her only regret was that she couldn’t manage to surprise him like she’d nned. By the time Brian arrived, Rachel was feeding the pigeons in the square. The white birds took off before her, creating a beautiful sight.


    She held out her hand, and soon a few brave pigeons flew over to eat from her palm.


    Seeing her surrounded by the peaceful scene, Brian’s anxious heart eased for a moment.


    He paused, not wanting to interrupt her.


    It wasn’t until thest piece of food was pecked away by the pigeons that Brian finally stepped forward and stood quietly behind her.


    After Rachel finished feeding the pigeons and was about to stand up, she felt her eyes softly covered.


    The first thing she noticed was the warmth of his hands, followed by theforting scent of him surrounding her.


    There was no question in her mind about who was standing behind her.


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    “Brian!” she said, turning around, her face lighting up with a smile. She lifted her hands and gently removed his hands from her eyes.


    “How could you be so sure it’s me?”


    After being apart for a few days, his features looked even more striking, his jawline sharper, but his charm was unmistakable.


    “I could never confuse your scent.”


    Without a word, he pulled her into a tight embrace, his breath catching as he took in the familiar scent of her. “I’ve missed you so much,” he whispered.


    “I missed you too.”


    Rachel confessed, her voice soft but filled with emotion. She wasn’t sure how many more chances she’d get to hold him like this and confess her feelings so openly, so she wanted to make every moment count. Brian cupped her face in his hands, his touch tender as he ran his thumb over her cheek.


    “Please say it again,” he urged.


    “I missed you!” Rachel said openly, standing on her tiptoes to peer up at Brian. It seemed that by doing so, she could better see and remember his features. Without hesitation, Brian enveloped her in his arms and twirled her around the square multiple times, her white dress flowing elegantly in the wind. Pigeons fluttered into the air around them, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting.


    Rachel’s gaze gently followed the shape of his face, taking in every detail. She noted his thick eyebrows, his striking nose, and finally, her eyes rested on his lips.


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