Cora woke on Valentine’s morning with a flutter of excitement she hadn’t felt in years. The night before, she had lovingly planned every detail—practiced her heart-shaped red velvet cheesecake, picked out the red dress from their first anniversary, and wrapped a small gift box containing a surprise she couldn’t wait to share: tickets for a long-overdue vacation, just the two of them.
As sunlight poured into the kitchen, Cora set the scene. Candles on the dining table. A trail of rose petals from the entryway to the chairs. Wine chilled. A romantic dinner ready. She wanted to remind Eric of the love they’d once shared—and still could.
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