Maya could only stand there in Damien’s arms, still trying to process his reaction.
She had spent days worrying about what to give him, wondering whether something as simple as an old journal would be enough for a man who could afford practically anything in the world.
And now, hearing him call it the best gift he’d ever received, she felt a rush of relief so overwhelming that her eyes began to sting with tears.
A small, trembling smile formed on her lips as she slowly wrapped her arms around his waist, returning his embrace.
“You really like it?” she whispered, her voice barely audible against his chest.
Damien pulled back just enough to look at her, his expression softening at the uncertainty still lingering in her eyes.
“Like it?” he repeated quietly. “You have no idea how much th
