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ontinued to blossom. They grew closer and closer, their

et, Mario turned to Sophia and took her hand.

ked up at Mario. She saw the sincerity in his

than just friends. They were a couple, and the

he two. She had always known that they would make a pe

ighted, and he welcomed Sophia

h in Mario. She was grateful for the opportunity to have me

mpany and exploring the city. It was a year filled with love, laughter, and adventur

ant where they had shared their first meal together. He got down o

s. The DuPonts were overjoyed, and they welcomed Sop

of their engagement, Mario's expression turned serious. He

said, his voice low and husky. "Something

aned in closer to Mario. "What is it?" sh

gious restaurants in New York," he said. "It was called 'Bistro Bliss,' and it

prise. "That's amazing," she

, Alex, she passed away from cancer. It was a devastating blow, and I couldn't bear to keep the restaurant

deep sadness for what he had gone through. She

d. "I can only imagine how har

yself," he said. "But being with you, Sophia...it feels like I'm finding myse

e for Mario. "I'm grateful too, Mario," she said.