His hands trembled as he held it up, the small band glinting faintly in the dimming light.
"I want you back, Jules…" Gideon whispered, his voice choked with emotion. "Please take me back…"
Jules' eyes fell on the ring, memories flooding his mind. He recalled the time Gideon had proposed to him after discovering Jules was pregnant with their son Julian. The joy, the hope, and the fear all came rushing back.
At that time, Jules had rejected him, thinking a second divorce would be too devastating, especially after finally opening his heart entirely for Gideon.
The pain of their past had been too much to bear, and he had feared risking it all again.
Jules' breath hitched as he looked into Gideon's eyes, seeing the raw sincerity and the depth of his love.
But with a shaky breath, Jules nodded at last, his heart full of both pain and hope.
