Julian leaned in slightly, his warm breath brushing against her ear. His tone was deeply sincere and entirely resolute. "I swore to myself that if God gave us a second chance at life, I would never let you suffer another grievance as long as I live."
He paused, reaching out to firmly cover her hand with his. "I know how hard it is to just dive into a new relationship, and I know you might not be completely healed from the trauma of your past."
"I'm not asking you to return my feelings right this second. All I ask is that you slowly allow yourself to accept what I feel for you."
Julian looked deeply into her eyes, his expression utterly devoted. "This is the first time I've ever truly given my heart to anyone, and I am completely committed."
His gaze was sharp and clear, carrying a grounded, rational intensity. It was as if he were sealing a sacred vow, heavy with sincerity and conviction. "There was a time when I believed a man like me would never experience true romance."
"I was always emotionally oblivious, completely consumed by my work. I wasn't sensitive enough, and I rarely picked up on what others were feeling."
"I never really romanticized love. I assumed a marriage was just two parallel lines running side by side—two people living respectfully together. I thought the secret to making it work wasn't love, but patience, tolerance, and trust."
"That was until I met you, until we started spending every single day together..."
He gently pulled Scarlett closer, a faint, captivating smile lifting his lips, his eyes shimmering as if reflecting the stars.
"That's when I finally understood what it means to find a soulmate."
"I used to think my blood was ice-cold. I thought nothing could ever make my heart race."
"But ever since that moment on the edge of death when I told you I loved you, my blood hasn't stopped burning."
Julian lowered his head, his gaze locked intensely on Scarlett, his Adam's apple bobbing silently.


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