My hands trembled when I picked it up.
Inside was a handwritten note that said,
“I know this perfume is temporary, but next month I’ll surprise you with the necklace you’ve been dreaming about. Thank you for believing in me even when I don’t say it enough. You are my forever gift.”
I sat there on the floor, holding the bottle and the note against my heart, tears pouring freely.
The perfume wasn’t cheap—he had simply wrapped his love in a humble container while saving for something bigger.
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