Nora strolled through the lively Christmas market, a small smile gracing her lips. The shimmering lights cast a golden glow over the cobbled streets, making the entire place look top dreamy.
Last Christmas had been nothing like this. Back then, her world was confined to hospital corridors and her workplace to make ends meet. The festive season had felt like a distant luxury to her, overshadowed by only worry and exhaustion. There had been no time for joy, no space for warmth a year ago.
But things had changed. She had made it through. And along the way, she had met someone who had unexpectedly become a part of her life—Demitri Velkazh.
As she wandered through the market, her gaze fell upon a small stall brimming with handcrafted treasures. She paused, fingers trailing over delicate trinkets and intricate carvings. Among them, a leather bracelet caught her eye, its surface engraved with a single word—"Forever."
