Bruce's POV:I first met Hailey in college. Back then, I was arrogant and self-assured, buoyed by my good looks and privileged background. My suitors were countless, yet I dismissed them all with indifference. Hailey, however, was different. There was something about her that I couldn't quite put into words.She was my junior, and the first time I saw her, her clear, unguarded eyes captivated me. Her smile seemed to strip the world of its color, leaving only her in sharp focus. But as I watched her bury herself in books, striving for a graduate school recommendation, I could only suppress my feelings, keeping them locked away.Fate, however, has its own way of unraveling threads. We met again in graduate school. This time, I couldn't help but pay attention to her, crafting opportunities for casual encounters. To my delight, I discovered that she, too, had been quietly harboring feelings for me.Hailey wasn't like other women who sought grand gestures and romantic dates. Our tim
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