🍒 Chapter 15 — Kindling an Eternal Flame

Cece’s friendship with Bryce slowly blossoms into romance. Despite workplace concerns, they secretly date before becoming public — culminating in a surprise proposal on a scenic bridge. Cece begins balancing wedding planning with new jobs and early signs of health problems that will soon intensify, setting the stage for the next phase of her story.

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⚠️ Potential triggers featured in this episode may include, but are not limited to:

No graphic sexual content is included.