He gently reached out and held both of her hands, his fingers warm and firm around hers. His gaze met hers, steady and unwavering. “Even when we don’t see it coming, even when it feels impossible… life has a way of bringing us exactly where we’re meant to be. And in this case,” he murmured, voice low and sure, “it brought me to you.”
He leaned in, pressing a soft, lingering kiss to her forehead before cupping her face with both hands, thumbs brushing along her cheeks. “Maya… I promise you,” he whispered, voice low and intimate, threading through the quiet of the room, “from now on… I’m here. For Jaime, for you—for both of you. You’ll never have to struggle alone again. I’ll make sure you’re safe, cared for… happy. You have me… everything… together. Always.”
Maya’s chest swelled with emot
