CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEVEN – WHERE THEY ARE MEANT TO BE

The room erupted in cheers and applause. As Marco and Jasmine stood there, surrounded by the energy of the moment, they exchanged a look of deep understanding. They had faced incredible challenges and come out stronger. Whatever the future held, they would face it together. As the party continued around them, Marco and Jasmine found a quiet moment alone on the balcony overlooking the estate grounds. The night air was cool and fragrant with the scent of blooming flowers. "You were magnificent in there," Jasmine said softly, leaning into Marco's embrace. He smiled, pressing a kiss to her temple. "We were magnificent. I meant what I said, Jas. I couldn't do any of this without you." They stood in comfortable silence for a moment, looking out over the twinkling lights of Albuquerque in the distance. "Do you ever wonder," Jasmine asked hesitantly, "what our lives would be like if we'd chosen a different path?" Marco was quiet for a long moment, considering her question. "Sometimes," h