Chapter 38

It was the day of the foundation’s inauguration. Alanna left home early, and Matheus was planning to arrive close to the party’s start time. Matheus arrived at the venue with Sofia in his arms and was greeted by Charlotte, who led him to the garden. Charlotte placed Sofia in a decorated stroller with flowers, and at the altar, Alanna was waiting for Matheus.

“What’s all this, Charlotte?” Matheus asked.

“The love of your life is waiting for you at the altar, and you’re asking me?” Charlotte teased.

Matheus walked toward Alanna. Their eyes met, and they remembered everything they’d been through up until this point. Alanna extended her hand to Matheus and asked:

“I know it’s not Las Vegas, and we’re not on a boat, but would you marry me again?”

“A thousand times, my Alanna,” Matheus responded, tears in his eyes. The ceremony ended, and all the guests applauded the “new old forever couple.”

At the reception, Alanna officially inaugurated the Arthur To