The Love Web

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The weight of her decision sat heavily on her, but the clarit

low across the cityscape. She spotted James waiting on their chi

er face for any hint of what was to come. "Winnie," he greeted s

ction for the man who had been her constant compan

ally, Winnie turned to face him, her hands trembling slightly. "James, you mean the world t

with emotion. "And you've been mine, Winnie. You'v

out everything we've been through and everything we could be. And... I've realized that

he reached out to take her hands i

s, James. I'm saying that I love you. I've al

ed her into a tight embrace, his voice trembling with emo

e an eternity, the world around them f

er face in his hands, his touch gentle and te

ssured him, her smile

tative kiss. The contact sent a jolt of electricity thro

d unspoken feelings poured into tha

, Winnie rested her forehead against his. "I've

illed with wonder. "We're going to be

the park, hand in hand, talking about their futur

, Winnie felt truly at peace, know

ir favorite café. Her heart ached at the thought o

corner table, his deep brown e

is smile as charming as

t across from him. She reached for his hand, her fingers

erious. "What is it, Winnie

. You've been an incredible friend and confidant, and I cherish all the mome

nderstanding and a hint of sad

Raymond. You're an amazing person, and you deserve someone who

nnie. I've always wanted what's best for you, and if James is what makes y

forward to kiss his cheek. "Thank you

iends, Winnie felt a sense of closure. She had made her choice,

y spent the night wrapped in each other's arms, s

ed into something beautiful and profound, a testa

d in her ear, "I can't wait to start

full. "Neither can I,

ep, secure in the knowledge that they

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