Inner Vina: Forever. That word settles in my chest, warm and heavy. I'm still naive, maybe, diving into this life so fast. But dressed like this, with their love all around me, I believe in forever. Just for today, I'm the luckiest bride alive
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(Two months later, in the Knight mansion's sunlit living room
Vina
Vina: (lounging on a plush couch, sketching in her notebook) These designs are flowing like never before. (smiles) Must be all the inspiration around here
Vina
Inner Vina: Two months with the Knights, and I'm... home. I barely think about that contract I signed, or Jake, or the life I had before. This family's wrapped me in so much love Rose's hugs, Theo's stories, Sophie's gossip sessions. And the triplets? My heart skips just thinking about them
Elias
Elias: (popping in, holding a tray) Fresh cookies, hot from the oven! Made 'em myself, so you better say they're amazing
Vina
Vina: (laughing, grabbing one) Elias, you're spoiling me! (takes a bite) Okay, these are incredible. When did you learn to bake?
Vina
Inner Vina: That smile's been permanent lately. Elias is always pulling stunts like this-baking, planning picnics, sneaking me flowers. He's a whirlwind of joy, and I'm caught in it.something special
Ethan
Ethan: (entering, carrying a gift box) Vina, this came for you. From LuxeWear, but I had them add
Vina
Vina: (opening it, gasping) My new fabric samples! And...wait, is this a custom sketchbook? Ethan, it's engraved with my name
Ethan
Ethan: (smiling softly) Thought you'd like it. You're always sketching, creating. I want you to have the best tools
Vina
Inner Vina: Ethan's thoughtfulness kills me. He's quiet, but every gesture shows he sees me-really sees me. My designs have never been better, and I think it's because of him... of all of them
Evan
Evan: (joining, sitting close) You're glowing today, Vina. Something on your mind?
Vina
Vina: (blushing) Just... happy. You guys, this family, it's everything. I didn't know life could feel this full
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