As Leonard's declaration of love hung in the air, Ophelia's heart raced with a mixture of emotions—joy, surprise, and a hint of disbelief swirling within her chest.
Her cheeks flushed a rosy hue as she struggled to find the right words to express the whirlwind of feelings that engulfed her.
In that moment, Ophelia felt as though time had stood still, her mind reeling with the weight of Leonard's confession.
It was the first time she had heard those three words spoken with such sincerity, and it left her utterly speechless.
As they left the garden, Ophelia walked alongside Leonard in a daze, her thoughts consumed by the depth of his feelings for her.
She found herself nodding absentmindedly as he spoke, her mind still grappling with the magnitude of his declaration.
Throughout their dinner together, Ophelia's mind wandered back to Leonard's words, her appetite forgotten as she replayed the moment in her mind over and over again.
