Chapter 14 - The Gift in the Garden
Mia ran across the soft green grass, chasing colorful butterflies with an old wooden net, her laughter ringing pure and sweet through the evening air.
Luca and Elena sat together on a stone bench beneath an ancient oak tree, watching the little girl play.
Luca pulled a small velvet box from his jacket pocket and set it gently on the wooden bench between them.
Elena looked down at the velvet box, her breath catching slightly. “Luca... what is this?”
“Open it,” Luca said softly, his dark eyes fixed on her face with profound warmth.
Elena lifted the lid. Resting inside on black silk was a beautiful, custom-crafted gold fountain pen—engraved with delicate cursive letters reading: TO BOSS MIA & CHAIRWOMAN ELENA.
A soft, genuine laugh escaped Elena’s lips, tears of happiness glinting in her eyes.
“You bought her own fountain pen?” Elena smiled, looking up into his dark eyes.
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“She’s the boss, isn't she?” Luca replied with a quiet laugh. Then, his expression grew serious, his gaze searching hers with deep, unshakeable devotion. “Elena... these past months, watching you heal and step into your power has brought life back into this empty house.”
👉 He reached out, gently taking her hand in his, his thumb tracing the back of her fingers.
