“Always remember,” she whispers. I nod as I reach out to touch the small locket she still wears around her neck. “I asked you once before to never forget what you meant to me.” I gulp, choked with emotion as I slide the ring on her finger. It’s a perfect fit, as I knew it would be. “Now I’m asking you to always remember. I need you to remember what we’ve been through to get to this point.” I look into her eyes, rapidly filling up again. “Because we’ve been through a lot, but it’s shaped us as individuals, defined our relationship, strengthened our bond, and made us who we are today.” I trace
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