She intended to examine it closely later, aspiring to craft a gemstone bracelet even finer than the one given to her.

Vincent kept holding Katelyn’s hand, as if it was the only way to keep their hearts connected.

Then, suddenly, a firework exploded brilliantly above them, lighting up the night sky and casting a glow on their faces.

For the first time, Katelyn saw a genuine smile spread across Vincent’s usually reserved expression.

At that moment, Katelyn felt her heart brimming with joy. Finding happiness was unexpectedly simple. After years of seeking love, Katelyn had finally found it in Vincent, despite the arduous journey to get there. And to her, every challenge was worth it.

Their hands were intertwined firmly. The fireworks display, which Vincent had meticulously chosen as the finest in all of Yata, illuminated the sky for more than twenty minutes.

Now, Katelyn realized the reason Vincent had picked a remote spot outside the city. It was three in the morning, and setting off fireworks in the city at this hour would have caused an uproar.

They didn’t get back to their hotel until four in the morning. Katelyn had slept earlier, so she wasn’t tired at all; in fact, she felt quite energized.

Vincent, on the other hand, had been overwhelmed with ending his engagement recently and was severely sleep-deprived. Almost immediately after reaching the hotel, he showered and collapsed into bed. He was asleep in no time.

Katelyn sat on the sofa, fiddling with the bracelet in her hand, occasionally glancing at Vincent sleeping peacefully. Reflecting on the evening’s events brought a smile to her face. She used to think that people in love looked foolish, but now, she was that fool.

Katelyn chuckled softly to herself, then quickly regained her composure. She had to focus on learning how to make the bracelet. When back in Granville, she would find the perfect gemstone to carve.

Once Katelyn was deeply engrossed in her work, she became completely absorbed, her drawing paper filled with sketches and notes on techniques and steps.

The room was cozy, filled with a sense of contentment and happiness.

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She was glued to her phone, watching a video of Vincent declaring his love for Katelyn in the suburbs.

Ryanna watched the entire video in silence, her expression unreadable. Once it ended, she calmly turned it off and sent a succinct message. “Pay attention to their movements.”

Only after sending the message did she put her phone down. She tied her long hair into a high ponytail and strode into the dressing room. After changing into a fresh set of clothes, she stepped out, ready to face the dawn.

As the first rays of sunlight painted the horizon, Katelyn lay peacefully asleep on the sofa. For the first time in what felt like forever, Katelyn’s and Vincent’s sleeps were deep and undisturbed. Their hearts seemed lighter, granting them a rare, sound slumber. When they finally awoke, the morning had already slipped into noon.

Katelyn stirred first, blinking away the remnants of sleep. She realized she was wrapped in a small blanket, which explained the warmth she felt. Across the room, Vincent sat at his desk, engrossed in his work. He smiled gently when he noticed her waking. “Awake? Would you like something to eat? It’s nearly lunchtime,” he said, standing up and walking over to her.

Before Katelyn could respond, Vincent leaned down and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. Any lingering drowsiness vanished instantly. Katelyn, still adjusting to the shift in their dynamic, felt momentarily flustered. Vincent’s newfound tenderness was unfamiliar, a stark contrast to his previous demeanor.

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Message from Noah: Wishing all my dear readers a wonderful weekend! A new novel will be out in just a few hours. God loves you, and Noah wishes you all the best. ? ? ?

P.S. I’ll be running a poll in the ga lnovels WhatsApp group to see what you’d like to read next. Hope I can bring something you’re wishing for ★

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