The millionaire took pity on the beautiful homeless girl and hired her as a caregiver for his disabled father…
And we’ll always be your family,» Catherine said firmly, hugging her. «No matter what.» Ethan approached with a beaming smile.
«What are you whispering about, my dears?» he asked jokingly. «Hope not plotting how to tame me after the wedding?» «No,» Catherine laughed. «For that, we need a separate meeting, preferably with grandpa.
He knows your weak spots best.» Traitor, Sinclair frowned playfully. «And this is my own daughter.»
They laughed, enjoying the moment of pure, unclouded happiness. Veronica surveyed the garden full of guests, flowers, and music, thinking how far she’d come from that desperate woman on the park bench just a year ago. Her gaze stopped on Constantine, happily accepting congratulations from guests.
The old man caught her eye and winked, as if saying, «See how well everything turned out.» «Yes,» Veronica thought, «everything turned out just perfect.» Shadows of the past had fully dissipated, giving way to bright sunlight of the present and future promising to be even more beautiful.
«What are you thinking about?» Ethan asked quietly, embracing her shoulders. «About how amazing life is,» she replied, leaning against him. «And how grateful I am to fate for every turn that brought me here, to you.»
«I’m grateful too,» he agreed. «For you, for Katie’s return, for father’s health. For everything.»
Veronica, looking at her loved ones, at the home that became native, at happy faces around, knew it was true. Life can be unfair, cruel, and merciless, but sometimes it gifts moments of pure, unadulterated happiness that make all endured sufferings seem a small price. Ethan leaned down and tenderly kissed her.
Around them sounded approving cheers and applause from guests, but Veronica didn’t hear them. In that moment, only they two existed—man and woman who found each other despite all obstacles, despite logic and common sense, despite fate itself. And that was the greatest miracle of all.
Constantine raised his glass, drawing guests’ attention. «To my new daughter, Veronica. To my son and my granddaughter.
To our family, which went through fire and water but became only stronger. To the future awaiting us. To the future!» All present echoed.
Veronica and Ethan exchanged glances, and in their eyes read the same thought. Whatever trials this future prepares, they’ll meet them together, shoulder to shoulder, strong in their love and support for each other. Shadows of the past left behind.
Ahead was light.
