For a moment, time stood still. Celina blinked, her heart racing. A rush of emotions swept across her face—surprise, disbelief, hope, and finally, joy.

“You’re kidding. You’re joking… is this for real?”

“Completely real. I talked to a friend of mine—her sister just opened a café. I told her about you and she loved your profile. She said she’d be thrilled to have someone like you there. It’s a calm place, full of books and people who love to read and talk. It’s perfect for you.”

Celina stared at him, tears spilling before she could stop them. It felt as if, after so long walking on unsteady ground, she could finally set her feet on something solid.

“I… I don’t even know what to say,” she whispered, her voice trembling. “Gabriel, you have no idea how much this means to me.”

“Oh, I do. That’s why I made sure of it.”

She threw her arms around him, hiding her face in his shoulder. He wrapped her gently in his arms and held her there for a moment, letting the embrace speak what words couldn