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    She had been terrified he might die. Back then, she was so young. Watching someone die right in front of her would’ve been a scarring memory for any kid. It turned out, fate had already tied them together, quietly, when they were just children. They’d gone their separate ways, lived through so much—but still, somehow, found their way back to each other.


    She used to wonder about his “cherished ideal,” who that girl might’ve been. But in that moment, all her doubts melted away. Because his love for her had nothing to do with the past. Even if she hadn’t been the little girl from back then… he would’ve still loved her. Completely. And really, what could possibly be more beautiful than that?


    William reached up and gently cupped her face, his fingers trembling just a little as he brushed away a single tear clinging to hershes. His eyes were so full of love and emotion they looked like they might spill over. He stared at her like he was trying to burn her image into his memory forever.


    His voice was soft, low—full of quiet relief. “So… I’ve never loved anyone else. Since that summer, my heart’s only had room for you. From start to finish—it’s always been you.”


    It didn’t matter if she was Ste or Sylvia. As long as it was her, he’d love her.


    And right then, those were the most heartfelt words of love he’d ever spoken. Hearing that, Ste couldn’t hold back anymore. She rose up on her toes and kissed him—hard, pouring everything she felt into that one kiss.<fn29ff> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? Find1Novel</fn29ff>


    It was deeper, more intense, more desperate than anything they’d shared before. She almost got lost in the warmth of itpletely overwhelmed by his love.


    The golden light of the setting sun wrapped around them, casting a soft glow, like the whole world had paused just for them.


    After a long while, they pulled apart slowly, foreheads resting together. In their eyes, there was nothing but the reflection of each other.


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    Ste sniffled, then let out a shakyugh. “So your memory was that good as a kid? You actually remembered all this?”


    William chuckled too, and this time it was genuine—bright and full of joy, like a weight had finally lifted.


    He tapped her nose yfully, eyes brimming with affection. “Yeah. I’ve been thinking about you all these years. It wasn’t easy finding you. Now that I have… I’m not letting you go.”


    They smiled at each other, and in that one look, every misunderstanding, every uncertainty between them fadedpletely.


    Ste felt something she hadn’t felt in a long time: lucky. So incredibly lucky. Lucky to meet him again. Even luckier that he’d never forgotten her.


    They curled up together on the garden lounge chair, watching the sun dip below the mountains in the distance. Neither of them said another word. They just sat there in silence, wrapped in each other’s warmth—like they were trying to make up for all the lost years.


    “Did you ever… think about me after that day?” William’s voice held a quiet hope,ced with anticipation.


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