Sarah nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. "I know. And I promise, I'm committed to us. I love you, Richie," she whispered, squeezing his hand as she tried to push back the tears.
Richie stood up and walked around the table, pulling her into a comforting embrace. "I love you too, Sarah. We'll get through this, one step at a time," he murmured, holding her close as she buried her face in his chest, feeling the warmth of his love surrounding her.
As the days passed, Sarah continued to focus on her art and her relationship with Richie. They spent more time together, finding joy in the small moments and celebrating their progress. But the shadow of Sarah's feelings for Mark lingered, a constant reminder of the complexity of her heart.
On a weekend, Richie suggested they take a relaxing spa day to reconnect and unwind. Sarah eagerly agreed, hoping the peaceful environment would help them strengthen their bond.
