Maya stood frozen, her heart pounding and her eyes blurred with unshed tears. She could feel the warmth of Jamie’s hand in hers—the small fingers gripping tightly. Around them, families and children laughed, the colorful lights of the park glowing all around. But in this moment, the entire world narrowed down to a single, heartbreaking moment.

Her chest ached. She had not expected this.

The crowd had stopped talking. They were watching. Some were pointing. Mothers held their children back, fathers frowned. It was an amusement park after all—a place full of wonder and fun—but this moment had shifted everything. All eyes were on her.

Maya’s breath shuddered. She forced...