Chapter 41: "A Night to Remember"

The next morning, Taylor woke up with a sense of lightness she hadn’t felt in years. The sun streamed through the curtains of Alex’s apartment, casting a golden glow over the room. She stretched languidly in bed, the events of the previous night replaying in her mind like a dream. Confronting Matt had been a turning point—a moment of closure that had freed her from the lingering doubts and fears that had been holding her back. But more than that, it was Alex’s unwavering support that carried her through. The way he had stood by her, his quiet strength and endless patience, had deepened her love for him in ways she hadn’t thought possible. She knew now, with absolute certainty, that Alex was the one for her. As if on cue, Alex stirred beside her, his arm draped possessively over her waist. He mumbled something incoherent as he buried his face in her hair, and Taylor couldn’t help but smile. She turned to face him, her heart swelling with affection as she took in the sight of him—his t