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

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

engaging in lively chatter, mostly complimenting the ideal union of the

realized Marco was looking at her with genuine warmth, his face earnest, devoid

was sincerely proposing a fresh start

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his kindness towards her. The

heart, and she eased her

in Marco’s eyes, and in the next moment, Loraine pulled at his hand, signaling him to gather his things and cease creating a spectacle at the entrance of the Universe

the gentle caress of her hand, Marco grinned, questioning

gaze lowered, remaining silent, but didn’t

guard and overjoyed. His smile widened and, swept up in the thrill, he drew Loraine into a

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