Eventually, while living together, Rachel arrived home one day to see their living room adorned with rose petals and candles.
Ashton knelt in the center, holding a ring and looking toward the door. “Is he proposing?” she wondered, excitement flooding her. Yet, she needed to reflect before accepting.
Rachel stepped outside and gazed at the sky, speaking softly, “Hi, Fred.
I know you’re listening. I still miss you and all the moments we shared. After you were gone, I lost my will to live.
But now, Ashton has helped me find joy again. Am I wrong for moving on? Please, if you’re at peace, let me know it’s alright for me to be happy.”
A sudden autumn breeze swept by, tousling her hair, and she smiled, feeling a sense of relief.
“Thank you, Fred,” she said, ready to embrace her new life.
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