The quiet air of the private rose garden was filled with the sweet scent of blooming red roses and the warm glow of golden fairy lights.

Evelyn’s eyes sparkle with joy as she says: "Yes, a thousand times yes!"

Julian’s handsome face lit up with a brilliant, triumphant smile. He carefully lifted the massive ten-carat blue diamond ring out of the dark velvet box. Taking Evelyn’s soft, trembling left hand, he slid the sparkling star-shaped gemstone onto her ring finger. It fit her finger with absolute perfection, catching the moonlight and shining with a dazzling, breathtaking fire.

Julian leaned forward, wrapping his arms securely around her waist, and pulled her...