Chapter 18 - THE ANNIVERSARYOn the anniversary of Elena's disappearance, Julian took her back to the Grand Alcazar.
The hotel had been renovated.
The corridor where she once scrubbed floors was now empty.
Elena stood silently.
Julian took her hand.
“I wish I could erase this place from your memory.”
She shook her head.
“Don't.”
“Why?”
“Because it reminds me how far we came.”
Julian looked at her.
Then he pulled a small velvet box from his pocket.
Elena's eyes widened.
Inside was a new wedding ring.
Not extravagant.
Not covered in diamonds.
Simple.
Elegant.
Julian lowered himself to one knee.
“I don't want to rebuild the marriage we had.”
Elena's eyes filled with tears.
“I want to build a better one.”
May you like
She whispered:
“Yes.”
