Reilly held her engagement ring in her hand, staring down at it with a soft, bittersweet smile. She looked up at Tom. Tom .I think you should have this back she said quietly. Tom blinked, surprised. Back? Reilly She shook her head gently. Keep it. It's better than me keeping something lingering around the house a reminder of everything weāve been through. Tomās chest tightened, but he nodded. If thatās what you want. Reilly smiled faintly. I want us to move forward. And this . She held up the ring. This can move forward with us in a new way. Tom took it from her and held it carefully. I have an idea. He pulled a delicate chain from his pocket. Think of it as a charm now⦠a bracelet. Something that stays close to you but doesnāt tie you down. Reillyās eyes widened. A charm? Tom nodded, slipping the ring onto the chain before fastening it around her wrist. There. Always with you . but free. Her fingers brushed the bracelet, and she let out a small laugh. āI love it. Tom smiled, then opened his arms. And this .this stays with me, too. Reilly leaned in, and he hugged her tightly, pressing his cheek to hers. The warmth, the safety, and the love they shared flowed between them, healing little pieces of the past. From the corner of the room, Hani watched with a soft smile. Thatās . really sweet, she said quietly, her eyes shining.Reilly glanced at her and laughed lightly. Thanks, Hani. Youāre witnessing history here. Tom pulled back just slightly, looking at both of them. Weāre building something new," he said, voice steady. No chaos. Just us, friends, and a future worth living. Reilly glanced down at the bracelet, the ring glinting in the light, and smiled. Exactly. A charm for hope, love, and everything ahead.Hani nodded approvingly. I like that. You both deserve it . And in that quiet, sunny room, with Hani there and the past fading behind them, Reilly finally felt truly free.