Egon's heartfelt proposal (part 2)

With feather-like brushes against her skin, Egon gently unfastened the bracelet on Adela's wrist. Carefully, he slid the ring off and placed it onto her ring finger.

"A symbol of a new chapter," he said, locking eyes with her for the briefest moment before returning to his task. With a smile that mirrored the happiness in her heart, he secured the bracelet back on her wrist. "This stays here."

Her heart soared, a strange urge coming over her to jump up and down like a child. "I can't believe this is real," she whispered, shaking her head with a smile.

Egon wrapped his arms around her, holding her close as he replied, "It is real, my love. It's only the beginning of our journey together."

"My love," she repeated, hiding her face in his chest. Inhaling his masculine scent deeply, she felt his nose in her hair, and he inhaled deeply as well.