"A ring…" Evelyn whispered, her voice barely audible.
Axel's expression remained calm, but there was a softness in his eyes, something warm and unguarded, as he sank back into his seat across from her.
Her lips trembled before she found the courage to ask, "Axel, why are you giving me this ring?"
Her voice came out smaller than intended, the question almost childish. Still, she needed to hear the answer, needed to know what this meant.
"That is your wedding and engagement ring," he explained, his tone quiet but steady. "They're designed to be worn together, but you can wear both or just one, however you like. Whatever feels right for you."
Her chest tightened. He wasn't just handing her jewelry. He was giving her a wedding ring and an engagement ring!
Why? She recalled Axel saying such things weren't important. But in truth, he didn't just give her a beautiful wedding dress; he also gave her a ring.
