Halo of Hope

They laughed together, dreamed together, and faced challenges hand in hand. The park, where their paths had first crossed, held a special place in their hearts. They returned there often, as if

er of healing, of second chances." He took a deep breath, his gaze turning towards the park around them-the place where their story had begun. "Emily, I want to continue this journey with you. I want to wake up every morning knowing that I'll get to see your smile, that I'll get to share my life with you." Her breath caught, her heart seeming to echo his sentiments. "Gabriel..." He turned to her, his voice a whisper that held the weight of his emotions. "Emily, you've brought so much light into my life. And now, under the same sky where we met, I want to ask you something." She looked at him, her eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and realization. Gabriel took a deep breath, his hand finding the small box in his pocket. "Emily, will you marry me?" Time seemed to stand still as Emily's gaze locked onto the box, then met his with a mixture of surprise and joy. Tears glistened in her eyes as she took a moment to compose herself. "Gabriel," she said, her voice filled with emotion, "you've already given me so much. You've given me love, understanding, and a future filled with hope." He opened the box, revealing a delicate ring that seemed to catch the sunlight, its brilliance mirrored in Emily's