Goodbye, My Love

He was aware that his grand gesture could potentially interrupt

Loraine’s workday. His open display of love might feel like an obligation for Loraine to respond.

But he… couldn’t afford to let this opportunity slip.

Summoning his courage again, Marco said, “Loraine, I don’t expect you to forgive me instantly, or consent to a fresh start or to remarrying me right away… But I hope you would grant me a proper opportunity to pursue you, to make up for my past failures.”

Loraine Listened in a haze, about to respond when she realized they were surrounded by a gathering crowd.

Angela’s Library

stood there, their eyes gleaming with friendly excitement, rooting for them. She spotted

chatter, mostly complimenting

cheers, Loraine realized Marco was looking at her with genuine warmth, his face

a fresh

the happenings

and his kindness towards her. The biggest obstacle between them was

softening wave overtook Loraine’s heart, and she eased her expression amidst

his hand, signaling him to gather his things and cease creating

grinned, questioning eagerly, “So, you’re saying I

but didn’t contradict him.

guard and overjoyed. His smile widened and, swept up in the thrill,

instinctively let go of the string. The balloons aloft began to drift apart, and a few