Instead, she searches my face as if trying to discern whether this is another one of my impulsive decisions or something deeper, more lasting."Are you sure, Felix?" she asks quietly, her voice barely audible over our heartbeats pounding in unison."You know marrying me won't erase the danger that follows me… us.""Nothing worth having comes easy,tesoro," I reply, caressing her cheek with my thumb."And you are worth every risk, every battle. I'll protect you, our child, and our family, no matter what it takes."Tears glisten in her eyes as she leans in, capturing my lips in a tender yet passionate kiss.It's a promise, a declaration of love, and an acceptance of my proposal, all wrapped into one breathtaking moment."Thank you," she murmurs against my mouth, her fingers tangling in my hair."I love you too, Felix. I’m so happy. I never wanted to raise a child without a husband."The weight of our shared future settles on my shoulders as we hold each other, but it fills me with renewe
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