CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY ONE – ANOTHER NUISANCE

The sun was setting over the park, casting a warm golden glow over the lush green trees and neatly trimmed lawns. It was the perfect evening for the private celebration Lance had planned for just the two of them after his romantic proposal earlier that day. As they strolled hand-in-hand down a winding path, Kayla couldn't help but feel a sense of pure bliss wash over her. After all the tumult and challenges they had faced, she was finally going to marry the man she loved more than anything. "This is so beautiful," Kayla sighed contentedly, giving Lance's hand a gentle squeeze. "Thank you for planning such a perfect night." Lance flashed that crooked grin that still made her weak in the knees. "Anything for my future wife," he replied huskily, pulling her close to nuzzle her neck. "I wanted our engagement celebration to be as incredible as the woman I'm going to marry." Kayla giggled, feeling giddy with joy and desire for her fiance. She looped her arms around his neck and brought