Eric held Sylvia close and said, "I don't care about your beauty, even though you're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. That's not what matters to me."

Sylvia was very happy, whether or not Eric's words were true. For him, her beauty and wealth didn't matter. What truly mattered was the journey they had been through together and the care she showed him.

Eric didn't fully grasp the concept of love, but this would be it if love had a shape. At least, that's how it felt to him.

They spent