Taking longer than expected

Alexander's smile widened at Cindy's words, his hands instinctively moving to her waist. They stood close, wrapped in each other's presence, the rest of the world fading away. There was a warmth between them, an unspoken connection that went beyond words. The air around them seemed to hum with affection, as if it was bearing witness to a moment that was just theirs.

Madame Florence, catching the tender scene, felt a gentle smile tug at her lips. She was not one to intrude on private moments, especially those so clearly filled with genuine love. With a discreet nod to the boutique staff, she quietly instructed everyone to give the couple their space.

"Let's leave these two lovebirds alone," she whispered to her employees, shooing them away with a gentle wave. She herself walked out, closing the door softly behind her, her heart warmed by the sight of true affection.