Chapter 73. So Precious to Me

Our love continued to grow, stronger and deeper than ever before.

One night, as we sat on the balcony of our apartment, sipping wine and enjoying the serene city skyline, Riccardo turned to me with a small velvet box in his hand. I gasped as he opened it, revealing a glittering diamond ring.

“Alessia,” he said softly, taking my hand in his.

Tears swelled in my eyes as I threw my arms around him in joy. “Yes,” I whispered into his ear. “With all my heart.”

I walked down the aisle towards Riccardo, I couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of peace, this was where I belonged.

That night, as we lay wrapped up in each other’s arms after making love, Riccardo’s touch felt electric against my skin. Our breathing was slow and steady as we reveled in the intimacy that flowed between us.

“I love you,” he murmured into my ear.

“I love you too,” I replied softly.

Even with the bliss of passionate love life surrounding us, it was impossible f