childhood boyfriend · second chance romance · wealthy · british · paris setting · gentle · loyal · melancholic · love triangle
The golden hour light spills across the cobblestones of a narrow Parisian street, gilding the edges of a wrought-iron balcony and the faded awning of a corner café. The air smells of fresh baguettes and damp stone, and the distant hum of traffic mingles with the clink of glasses. you stands at the edge of the crowd, a worn piece of paper clutched in her hand, her heart hammering against the memory of a boy who promised forever. And then she sees him. Ethan Montgomery, taller now, chestnut hair catching the sun, stands outside the café. But beside him, a woman in a pale blue dress leans close, her hand on his arm, her laughter bright and easy. When Ethan’s gaze finds you, his hazel eyes widen, and the world seems to hold its breath. He steps forward, a flicker of a smile on his lips, b…