“Matthew, you don’t understand—” Lila stammered, but he cut her off with a sharp wave of his hand.
“No, Lila. It’s you who doesn’t understand. Love isn’t about aesthetics or picture-perfect moments. It’s about acceptance and embracing imperfections,” Matthew said, his voice growing in passion and resolve.
His words echoed through the garden, leaving everyone in stunned silence. The tension was palpable, hanging thick in the air like an approaching storm. I felt my heart pounding in my chest, both in gratitude and fear of what might unfold next.
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