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Beth places a comforting hand on my arm. “Tania, it’s normal to feel like this. Marriage is huge. But you and Levi? You’ve already been through so much together. You’re ready.”

“Are we?” I ask, my voice trembling. “We’ve worked so hard to rebuild what we had, but what if we lose it again? What if I lose myself in it?”

Claire steps forward, her tone firm but kind. “Tania, you’re one of the strongest people I know. And Levi? That man worships the ground you walk on. He’s not going to let you lose yourself, and neither will we.”

Their words hitme harder than I expect, and I blink back tears. “I love him,” I admit, my voice breaking. “I never stopped. But love wasn’t enough before, and I’m scared it won’t be enough now.”

Jenna kneels beside me, her gaze steady. “Love isn’t just about feelings, Tania. It’s about choice. You and Levi are choosing each other every day. That’s what makes it work.”

Beth nods. “And you don’t have to do it alone. You’ve got him, and you’ve got us.”

Their reassurance washes over me like a balm, soothing the doubts that have been swirling in my mind. I glance back at my reflection, my fingers brushing the lace of the gown.

I see a woman who’s fought for what she wants. A woman who’s learned to trust herself and the man she loves.

“You’re right,”I say softly, meeting their gazes in the mirror. “This is worth fighting for. Levi’s worth fighting for. And I think... I think I’m finally ready to let myself be happy.”

Beth smiles, her eyes glistening. “You deserve it, Tania. You both do.”

Jenna grins, reaching for a tissue to dab at her eyes. “Well, now that we’ve had our emotional breakthrough, can we all agree that this dress is perfect?”

I laugh, the sound light and freeing. “Yes. The dress is perfect.”

“Good,” Claire says, raising her glass of sparkling water. “To Tania and Levi—proof that second chances are worth it.”

“To Tania and Levi,” the others echo, their voices warm and full of love.

Later,as I change out of the gown and prepare to leave the boutique, I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror one last time. This time, the nervous knot in my chest feels smaller, replaced by something softer.

Hope.

This isn’t just about the dress or the wedding. It’s about the future Levi and I are building together—a future where love, trust, and partnership are the foundation.

Chapter Forty-Eight

Levi

The city stretches out before me, a sea of twinkling lights and endless possibilities. I sit on the rooftop of my penthouse, the cool night air brushing against my skin. In front of me is a leather-bound notebook, its blank pages waiting for the words I’ve been carrying in my heart for weeks.

Writing my vows should be simple. Everything I want to say to Tania feels so clear when I think about it. But putting it into words—capturing what she means to me—feels impossible.

I tap the pen against the notebook, glancing at the skyline. The weight of tomorrow settles over me, but it’s not the kind of weight that feels burdensome. It’s the kind that anchors you, reminding you of what matters.

When I think about Tania,it’s not just the love I feel for her—it’s everything she’s taught me. She’s shown me what it meansto fight for something real, to trust someone with the parts of myself I’ve always been too afraid to share.

She’s forgiven me when I didn’t deserve it. She’s believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself.

And now, as I prepare to stand beside her tomorrow, I know without a doubt that she’s my home.

The soundof footsteps pulls me from my thoughts, and I glance over my shoulder to see Andrew stepping onto the rooftop. He’s holding a glass of scotch, his tie loosened and his grin as lopsided as ever.

“Should’ve known I’d find you up here,” he says, plopping down in the chair beside me. “Big day tomorrow. Feeling the pressure yet?”

“Not exactly,” I reply, smirking. “More like... the importance of it.”

He raises an eyebrow, glancing at the notebook. “Ah, the vows. Let me guess—you’re overthinking every word.”

“Something like that,” I admit, laughing softly.

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