Karina stared off into the distance, lost in thought for a long time.

It really was remarkable how differently people recovered. Though they had both been rescued from the fire, Wilfred bounced back much faster than she did.

And Wilfred... he was truly incredible at taking care of her.

Sometimes, when she looked at his gentle, focused face, Karina couldn't help but feel like he was her entire world.

*

After she was discharged, Karina still had a few days of medical leave. Wilfred suggested they go out for some fresh air, taking her on leisurely strolls to lift her spirits.

Their fingers intertwined as they walked side by side. Everything seemed to be back to normal, yet Karina couldn't shake the feeling that something had subtly changed.

The evening breeze was a bit cool. Karina frowned slightly, sensing that something felt off. She brushed her fingers against Wilfred's palm and teased, "Are you sweating?"

It was an offhand remark, but Wilfred responded with a soft "Mm."

Before she could process his answer, gentle music began to play around them. As twilight deepened, countless decorative lights lit up all at once, casting a magical glow over their surroundings.

her mind blank as she spun around to take

was on

might feel a bit rushed, but

out, each

him, though she couldn't fully register the meaning. Her world seemed to blur, the beauty of the moment

words, she choked up and

froze for a moment, caught between laughter and exasperation. "I haven't even

had only just

blinked rapidly, her eyes glistening as if fighting back tears don't want to wait either. And you were going to ask, and I was

around them, and for a moment,

her hand gently, cradling it in his as he slid the ring

kiss to the back of

touched her skin, fireworks exploded

fathom how he

organize all this. He had been by her side at the hospital every day since she

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