My boyfriend proposed to me. I said yes. It felt like a moment from a dream — candlelight, gentle music, and the promise of forever. I thought it was the beginning of a beautiful future, one built on trust and shared dreams. I went to bed that night smiling, replaying the moment in my mind,…
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