CHAPTER SIXTY THREE - The Final Piece of the Puzzle

Mrs. Thompson reached across the table, patting his hand gently. "Intentions are all well and good, Lucas. But it's our actions that truly matter. Now, the question is, what are you going to do about it?" Lucas looked up, his eyes filled with determination. "I need to fix this. I need to show Ella that she's the one I choose, every day." Mrs. Thompson smiled. "That's a start. But Lucas, it's not just about grand gestures or declarations. It's about the little things, the daily choices. It's about building a life together, not just saying you want to." Lucas nodded, a plan already forming in his mind. "You're right. I've been taking Ella for granted, letting the past distract me from what really matters. But that ends now." As he stood to leave, Mrs. Thompson called out to him. "Lucas? Remember, trust is like glass. Once it's broken, you can put it back together, but the cracks will always show. Be careful with Ella's heart." Lucas paused at the door, the weight of Mrs. Thompson's