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Chapter 42 - spreading the news

[The Next Day - Estate]

Rain and Prapai returned from the beach with matching grins. The family was having breakfast when they walked in.

"You two look suspiciously happy," Porsche observed.

Rain held up his hand, showing the ring.

The room erupted.

Pete hugged Rain first, tears in his eyes. "I'm so happy for you. You deserve this."

Vegas clapped Prapai on the shoulder. "You did good, son."

Kinn smiled warmly. "Welcome to the family, officially."

Porsche was already planning. "When's the wedding? Where? I know this amazing venue—"

"Phi, we literally just got engaged," Rain laughed.

"Details! We need details!"

Sky arrived an hour later, having been called urgently. When he saw the ring, he screamed.

"FINALLY! I've been waiting for this!" Sky hugged Rain tightly. "I'm so happy for you. You deserve all the happiness."

"Thank you for never giving up on me," Rain whispered. "For being there through everything."

"Always," Sky promised.

[Later - Rain's Apartment]

Rain called his aunt—his only remaining family—to share the news.

"Rain! That's wonderful! When do I get to meet him?"

"Soon, Auntie. I wanted you to know first. After everything... I never thought I'd have this. A healthy relationship, a future."

"You always deserved it, sweetheart. I'm just glad you found someone who treats you right."

After hanging up, Rain looked at the ring on his finger. So different from Phayu's ring—that one had been a chain. This one was a promise.

Prapai came up behind him. "Regrets?"

"None. Just Happy overwhelmed."

"We don't have to rush planning. Take all the time you need."

"Actually," Rain turned to face him, "I want to get married relatively soon. Six months maybe? I don't want a huge wedding—just family and close friends. Simple and meaningful."

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