WHEN FOREVER CALLS

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tting sun cast a warm orange glow over the towering skyscrapers, and the gentle breeze carried t

orate events. But tonight, she'd taken a break from the chaos to clear her mind

hand. Ashley's heart sank as she watched it sail

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er phone mid-air. Their eyes met, and

o meet," the stranger sai

her cheeks fl

yes captivated her. His dark hair was messy, and h

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locked in a sile

ence. "What brings

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. "Same. I'm a photographer. Lo

. "That sounds amazing. W

" Jake replied. "But I'm experi

for art and his experiences as a former Army Ra

to a soulful melody, and Jake

skipped a beat.

sparks flying. The Manhattan skyline faded into t

ake smiled. "Want to

ded, her p

had ignited a connectio

the city's energy pulsing through her veins. Little