Chapter 9

Perhaps others might find a man who's deep, calm, or refined and steady more worthy of trust.

But Seraphina only had eyes for that free-spirited, vibrant boy full of boundless energy.

His name was Jaxon, and he was her first love.

When he turned twenty-five, they would be engaged for life.

He didn't know that his girlfriend had been dreaming of that day for years.

But that day ultimately vanished like a bubble.

Life is full of missed chances, and deep love doesn't always guarantee a lasting bond.

They were used to joking around and playful banter, constantly arguing yet unable to part.

They thought their love was as solid as a rock, but it was actually as fragile as morning dew.

Seraphina wasn't unaware that her parents preferred Mason and had some reservations about Jaxon.

She also wasn't blind to the fact that Mason's presence made Jaxon's life increasingly difficult, with more and more people looking down on him.