Nancy still surprised that he agreed so quickly didn’t argue or question him she knew what she was getting into she knew this wasn’t love.
but a part of her still wished deep down that it could be the moment.
Benjamin agreed to the marriage.
Grandma Lydia couldn’t contain her excitement my boy she said beaming you won’t regret this.
Benjamin remained silent his expression unreadable.
Nancy forced a small smile feeling a mix of relief nervousness and something else she couldn’t quite name.
Grandma Lydia held ny’s hands I know you’ll take care of him she said warmly and I know he’ll take care of you too even if he doesn’t realize it yet.
Nancy swallowed hard she wasn’t sure about that.
Benjamin had made it very clear that this marriage was nothing more than an arrangement still she nodded I’ll do my best.
Benjamin exhaled sharply and turned to his assistant prepare everything for the registry we’ll get it done immediately his tone was cold businesslike.
Nancy pretended it didn’t hurt a few days later.
Benjamin and.
Nancy stood before the marriage registar signing their names on a piece of paper that would make them husband and wife on paper at least there was no Grand wedding no family members no friends just Benjamin.
Nancy.
Grandma Lydia and two legal Witnesses.
Nancy watched as.
Benjamin signed his name with practiced ease as if this was nothing more than another business contract her heart clenched.
but she didn’t let it show then it was her turn she picked up the pen and signed.
Nancy ooro Lewis the registar stamped the papers and smiled congratulations Mr.
and Mr.s Lewis.
Nancy felt a strange flutter in her chest at those words Mr.s Lewis it it wasn’t real.
but still it felt strange to hear.
Grandma Lydia clapped her hands happily pulling.
Nancy into a warm hug welcome to the family My Dear.
Nancy smiled softly the warmth of.
Grandma Lydia’s Embrace comforting her.
Benjamin Stood stiffly Beside them his face impassive he was already thinking ahead planning for the day this marriage would be dissolved once he found.
Rachel.
but for now he had done what was expected with the document signed they had a small private ceremony at.
Grandma Lydia’s Mansion nothing fancy just a quiet dinner where they exchanged rings for formality.
Nancy looked down at the simple yet elegant ring on her finger it was beautiful.
but it didn’t mean anything at least not to him the first night in Benjamin’s massive Penthouse.
Nancy wasn’t sure what to expect when they arrived he simply handed her a key and said your room is down the hall we live under the same roof.
but that’s all this is.
Nancy nodded pretending that didn’t Sting She wasn’t attracted to him at least that’s what she told herself she shouldn’t care that he sounded so detached got it she replied her voice even she went to her room closing the door behind her for the first time in her life she had a place to call her own it wasn’t home.
but at least it was safe at work nothing changed no one knew that.
Nancy was now Mr.s Lewis not his employees not even his best friend Daniel Carter.
Nancy didn’t act like a CEO’s wife she continued working hard refusing to rely on Benjamin’s money she didn’t ask for luxury cars or expensive gifts she took the subway to work just like before she bought her own coffee and worked over time just like any other employee she kept her distance from.
Benjamin at work to everyone she was just another employee and.
Benjamin he watched her from afar secretly impressed at first he thought she might take advantage of their situation demand things expect privileges use his name.
but she didn’t she never even mentioned their marriage once and for some reason that bothered him one evening.
Benjamin arrived home late after a long day he expected the penthouse to be quiet and empty.
but instead he found.
Nancy sitting on the couch laptop open working late she looked up in Surprise oh you’re back he raised a brow you’re still working she nodded yes I had some reports to finish he studied her closely she wasn’t watching TV or lounging around in luxury she was working hard just like always he had never met a woman like her before without a word he turned and went to his room.
but that night as he lay in bed he found himself thinking about her she was nothing like what he had expected and that was beginning to unsettle him.
Nancy was beginning to feel at peace in her new life she had a job she loved a place to sleep without fear and though her marriage to.
Benjamin wasn’t a romantic one it gave her the protection she needed.
but peace never lasted long when it came to her family it started with a phone call she was at work when her phone buzzed with an unknown number she hesitated before answering hello.
Nancy A desperate voice came through the line she froze.
Andrew her heart tightened what do you want she asked her tone cold.
Nancy please I need your help I’m in deep trouble.
Andrew pleaded.
Nancy closed her eyes already knowing what was coming how much she said flatly there was a pause then in a small guilty voice he said I owe 2 million ny’s grip tightened around her phone 2 million she repeated in disbelief.
Andrew how did you I messed up okay.
Andrew cut in his voice shaking these guys they’re dangerous.
Nancy if I don’t pay they’ll kill me.
Nancy felt a wave of exhaustion wash over her it was always like this.
Andrew gambled he lost he begged for money their mother defended him.
Nancy was done cleaning up his messes I don’t have the money she said firmly.
Andrew scoffed what do you mean you live in a mansion now you’re married to a very rich man nany’s stomach dropped how do you know that she asked slowly andrewk voice turned smug mom found out after she refused to pick any of our calls we just knew you have selfishly found a luxurious life for only yourself.
Nancy gritted her teeth her mother had always been good at finding ways to ruin her life I’m not giving you any money I do not owe you and Mom anything she said sharply andrewk tone turned cold then don’t blame me for what happens next nany’s blood ran cold the line went dead a few days later.
Nancy received another call this time from her mother.
Nancy see my daughter her mother’s voice was sweet too sweet can we talk.
Nancy almost refused.
but something told her she needed to end this once and for all I’ll come she said.
Nancy arrived at her home her guard up her mother greeted her with a smile come in dear let’s have dinner together.
Nancy hesitated.
but she stepped inside she barely had time to register the odd smell before she felt her body go weak her vision blurred her legs gave out beneath her the last thing she saw was Andrew’s guilty face before Darkness swallowed her whole.
Nancy woke up with her wrists tied to a chair her head pounded she tried to move.
but her body still felt weak from the drug she’s awake a deep voice said.
Nancy snapped her head up she was in a dimly lit hotel room and sitting across from her a sleazy smile on his face was Mr.
Benson fear clawed at her throat finally he said his Hungry Eyes scanning her I’ve waited a long time for this.
Nancy Nancy struggled against her binds you have no right Mr.
Benson laughed oh.
but I do your mother sold you to me.
Nancy felt sick she wouldn’t she whispered.
but even as she said it she knew it was true oh she would Mr.
Benson said gleefully and she did I paid your brother’s debt you belong to me.
Nancy refused to cry she refused to break you won’t get away with this I am married let me go she said through gritted teeth Mr.
Benson just smirked and who’s going to stop me your fake husband then as if on Q the door burst open and standing there Fury burning in his eyes was.
Benjamin Lewis Mr.
Benson barely had time to react before.
Benjamin grabbed him by the collar and slammed him against the wall you dare touch my wife Benjamin’s voice was dangerously low Mr.
Benson gasped struggling against Benjamin’s grip I I paid for her Benjamin’s jaw clenched she’s not for sale then without another word.
Benjamin punched him in the face.
Nancy flinched at the impact Mr.
Benson crashed to the floor groaning.
Benjamin turned to.
Nancy his anger softening slightly he quickly untied her hands are you okay.
Nancy nodded shakily.
Benjamin turned back to Mr.
Benson his voice cold if you ever come near her again I’ll make sure you regret it Mr.
Benson stayed silent holding his bleeding nose.
Benjamin grabbed ny’s hand leading her out of the room without looking back the ride home was silent.
Nancy kept stealing glances at.
Benjamin waiting for the explosion waiting for him to say you lied to me she had told him she was an orphan now he knew the truth her mother was a greedy monster her brother was a parasite.
Nancy clenched her fists she had expected him to be furious to tell her he wanted nothing to do with her anymore instead he simply asked did they hurt you.
Nancy blinked startled no you came just in time he didn’t press for more he didn’t demand an explanation instead he just said they won’t touch you again I made sure of that nany’s heart achd he wasn’t angry he didn’t blame her he just wanted to protect her something deep inside her shifted for the first time she realized she had fallen completely in love with him and there was nothing she could do about it.
Nancy had never felt as safe as she did when.
Benjamin rescued her from her family’s cruelty for the first time she felt like she truly belonged somewhere that someone cared enough to fight for her and in the days that followed Benjamin’s cold demeanor began to change he wasn’t as distant as before at breakfast he would ask how she was feeling at night when he returned home from work he would check if she had eaten it was small things.
but they meant everything to.
Nancy and it gave her hope maybe just maybe he was beginning to feel something for her too maybe he was falling in love with her just as she had with him.
but hope was a dangerous thing.
because just when.
Nancy thought she was truly happy her world came crashing down one evening.
Benjamin was at a formal charity Galla representing Lewis group when an announcement changed everything we are pleased to introduce Miss.
Rachel Williams the host declared the room fell silent gasps echoing across the hall.
Rachel Williams the long-lost heis of the influential Williams family.
Nancy wasn’t at the event.
but the news spread quickly the story was all over the media the next morning.
Rachel Williams who had been missing for 15 years had finally been found she had grown up in an orphanage before DNA test confirmed her identity her parents were Overjoyed to have her back and what caught Nan’s attention the most the article mentioned that.
Rachel had been engaged to.
Benjamin as a child before she was taken away that wasn’t all there was also an official press release confirming Rachel’s Return the Williams family made a public statement welcoming her back into their lives and thanking everyone who had helped in the search over the years ny’s heart sank and.
although she was happy that William had their daughter back she could not help feeling lost.
Benjamin had spent his entire life searching for her and now she was back that meant their marriage was over the moment.
Benjamin heard the news he couldn’t believe it.
Rachel after all these years he had searched for her everywhere followed every lead.
but they had all turned into dead ends yet here she was alive.
Benjamin needed to be sure he he needed proof that she was truly.
Rachel so he began spending time with her he visited the Williams Mansion he tried to recount childhood memories with.
Rachel.
but she always shook her head a sad look in her eyes I’m sorry Ben she said softly I don’t remember much it’s been so long.
Benjamin didn’t mind wek create new ones he told her.
Nancy felt sick when she read that line in one of the gossip magazines.
Benjamin had spent years waiting for.
Rachel and now he was ready to start over with her as long as she was back that was all that mattered to him.
Nancy didn’t stand a chance at first.
Nancy tried to convince herself it didn’t matter he never loved me anyway she told herself I was just a stand in.
but the pain didn’t listen she saw the way he smiled with.
Rachel how he looked at her like she was his world she watched from a distance as he spent more and more time away from home she heard him take calls late at night his voice gentle when speaking to.
Rachel in a way it had never been with her.
Nancy felt like a fool she had let herself believe just for a moment that.
Benjamin cared about her that maybe just maybe he could love her the way she loved him.
but she had been wrong terribly wrong she was just a temporary replacement.
Nancy knew she never stood a chance against.
Rachel Rachel was his childhood love she was the one he had been searching for all his life she was just a convenience a temporary placeholder until.
Rachel returned now that.
Rachel was back.
Nancy was nothing she was just the woman he had married out of Duty not out of love and the worst part it hurt more than she ever imagined it would she hadn’t planned to fall in love with him.
but she had one evening.
Nancy was walking past the private Lounge in their Penthouse when she heard Benjamin’s voice she wasn’t trying to EES drop.
but his words froze her in place I can’t believe you’re really here he said softly nany’s heart squeezed then came Rachel’s voice just as soft just as familiar I always knew you’d never give up on me Ben nany’s throat tightened.
Rachel called him Ben she had never dared to call him that I missed you so much I thought we will never find you I’m so glad your parents never gave up.
Benjamin murmured nany’s chest achd she had never heard him say those words to anyone before not to her not even once and in that moment.
Nancy knew the truth.
Benjamin had never been hers and he never would be later than that night.
Nancy Sat by the window of her bedroom staring at the city lights with a heavy heart she had made her decision she had loved.
Benjamin in silence.
Nancy knew she had to leave she couldn’t spend every day watching him fall deeper into Rachel’s World while she stood on the sidelines forgotten the next morning.
Nancy knocked on.
Grandma Lydia’s door taking a deep breath before stepping inside the elderly woman smiled warmly.
but as soon as she you saw nany’s sad expression her face fell what’s wrong dear she asked gently.
Nancy swallowed hard forcing herself to stay strong I’ve decided to leave she said softly.
Grandma Lydia’s smile vanished leave.
Nancy nodded her throat tight I I love.
Benjamin she admitted for the first time.
but love can’t be forced I know he doesn’t feel the same way.
Grandma Lydia reached for her hand now.
Nancy dear don’t rush this decision.
Benjamin is complicated he’s blinded by his past.
Nancy shook her head no grandma he’s not blinded he’s just in love and it’s not with me grandma Lydia sighed deeply sadness filling her eyes I want him to be happy.
Nancy continued her voice trembling and I can’t stand in his way the room fell into silence.
Grandma Lydia studied nany’s face seeing the pain hidden behind her strength finally the older woman nodded slowly I understand she said quietly.
Nancy exhaled shakily relieved.
but also heartbroken.
Grandma Lydia walked over to her desk pulling out a checkbook she wrote down a large sum and held it out to.
Nancy take this she insisted it will help you start over.
Nancy looked at the check.
but she didn’t reach for it instead she shook her head no grandma she said softly I want to stand on my own two feet tears welled up in.
Grandma Lydia’s eyes as she placed the check back down you’re an incredible woman.
Nancy she whispered.
Benjamin is a fool for letting you go.
Nancy forced a small smile blinking back her own tears take care of yourself.
Grandma and with that she walked away leaving everything behind as the door closed behind her grandma Lydia sat back in her chair her heart aching she had lost the best thing that had ever happened to.
Benjamin and she knew one day he would realize it too.
Nancy wasted no time starting over she filed for divorce cutting all ties with.
Benjamin before he even noticed she was gone she moved into a small apartment far from the penthouse she had once shared with him she found a new job at a small marketing in company determined to rebuild her life from scratch it wasn’t glamorous.
but it was hers she wasn’t Mr.s Lewis anymore she was just.
Nancy and for the first time in a long time she had to learn how to live without him.
but that was easier said than done.
because no matter how hard she tried she couldn’t erase him from her heart meanwhile.
Benjamin should have been happy.
Rachel was back the girl he had searched for his entire life was finally with him.
but something wasn’t right at first he had made excuses for her memory loss it was normal he told himself 15 years was a long time of course she wouldn’t remember everything.
but the more time he spent with her the more he realized this wasn’t the.
Rachel he remembered the.
Rachel he had loved as a child had been kind and humble she had always helped people always smiled even in hardship.
but this.
Rachel she was nothing like that she ordered the maids around yelling at them for small mistakes she spent money carelessly shopping for expensive jewelry and designer clothes without hesitation she had no interest in work always finding excuses to avoid responsibilities at first.
Benjamin tried to ignore it.
but one evening he overheard.
Rachel yelling at a maid for bringing her the wrong flavor of tea I said Jasmine you idiot are you deaf the maid flinched looking close to tears Benjamin’s stomach Twisted this wasn’t.
Rachel at least not the.
Rachel he had loved or was he clinging to a memory that no longer existed.
Benjamin didn’t say anything that night.
but the doubt in his heart grew stronger he wanted to believe.
Rachel was who she said she was he wanted to trust the DNA test the Williams family had done.
but deep down he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was very very wrong and he was starting to wonder had he made the biggest mistake of his life.
Benjamin sat at his desk staring at the DNA report in his hands his fingers tightened around the paper.
Rachel wasn’t the Williams Lost daughter it had taken him weeks to put the pieces together at first he had ignored his doubts convincing himself that Rachel’s changed personality was due to the years she had spent away from her family the way she had manipulated situations to get what she wanted.
but the more he investigated the more suspicious things became.
Benjamin had gone to the hospital whether the initial DNA test was done wanting to confirm the results and that’s when he discovered the truth.
Rachel hadn’t just lied she had seduced the doctor convincing him to forge the results she had taken advantage of the fact that she shared the same first name as the real ays it was a carefully planned deception and the Williams family had fallen for it completely she knew they were desperate to find their daughter and she had capitalized on that fact.
but not anymore.
Benjamin was about to expose everything the Williams Mansion was silent as.
Benjamin walked inside.
Rachel sat between Mr.
and Mr.s Williams looking every bit like the perfect daughter she smiled up at him but.
Benjamin could see the nervous flicker in her eyes.
Benjamin darling she said sweetly you should have called before coming over he ignored her instead he turned to Mr.
and Mr.s Williams his voice firm I need to speak with you he said something in his tone made them tense up what’s wrong Mr.s Williams asked.
Benjamin placed the DNA report on the table his eyes locked onto Rachel’s face this test was a lie he said silence Rachel’s smile faltered Mr.
Williams frowned what do you mean Benjamin’s voice hardened she isn’t your daughter Mr.s Williams gasped her hand flying to her chest that’s impossible the DNA test was forged.
Benjamin interrupted Rachel’s face went pale Mr.s Williams turned to.
Rachel tell him he’s wrong.
Rachel forced a laugh.
but her voice was shaky of course heun’s wrong why would I fake something like that Benjamin’s eyes narrowed.
because you wanted the Williams name you wanted their wealth Rachel’s breath hitched I.
Benjamin took a step closer his voice low and dangerous I went to the hospital myself I spoke to the staff and I had a private investigation done remember the doctor you used to forge the fake result he confessed fearing he might lose his license Rachel’s hands trembled Mr.s Williams turned to her tears filled her eyes.
Rachel tell me this isn’t true she whispered.
Rachel looked around desperately trying to find an excuse.
but there was nothing she could say.
because she had been caught Mr.
Williams’s face darkened we lost our daughter once he said quietly and now we’ve lost her again.
Rachel stood up.
Suddenly no in enough.
Benjamin cut in.
Rachel flinched at the coldness in his voice she had lost and she knew it as.
Benjamin drove home that night his mind was a storm of emotions he had spent years searching for.
Rachel believing she was the only woman he could ever love and now she was a fraud and even worse he realized something far more painful he hadn’t fallen in love with.
Rachel the woman he had been in love with the memories the girl from his past the one who had been kind selfless and pure-hearted.
Rachel had never been that girl and he had been chasing a dream that never really existed.
but as he stepped into the empty Penthouse a different ache filled his chest.
Nancy the real woman who had unknowingly come to love and care about the one who who had cared for him even when he had been too blind to see it she was gone the next morning.
Benjamin sat in his office feeling a rare sense of relief.
Rachel was exposed the Williams family was free from her lies and now he could finally move forward.
but even as he told himself that everything was settled he felt a strange emptiness his mind kept drifting back to.
Nancy it had been weeks since she left and no matter how hard he tried he couldn’t stop missing her presence he had thought he loved.
Rachel.
but the truth was clear now he had been blind to the one woman who had truly cared for him and he had let her go later that evening.
Benjamin was about to leave his office when his private investigator walked in looking unusually tense sir the investigator said placing a folder on the desk I found something something you need to see.
Benjamin frowned what is it the investigator hesitated a blood donation record from years ago Benjamin’s heart skipped a beat his grandmother’s accident he flipped open the folder and scanned the yellow document and then his entire world stopped there listed as the blood donor was a name he never expected to see.
Nancy ooro Benjamin’s breath caught in his throat.
Nancy Nancy had been the girl all along she was the real.
Rachel Williams she was the one he had been searching for all his life and he had pushed her away his hands tightened around the file a wave of regret crashing into him I have to find her he said standing up abruptly.
but before he could his phone rang it was an unknown number he answered and a voice sent chills down his spine Mr.
Lewis The Voice sneered if you want your wife back you better send 5 million to this account and I will tell you who took her.
but if you do not send the money then don’t worry when we’re done with her you won’t want her anymore the call ended Benjamin’s heart stopped.
Nancy was in danger and this time he wasn’t going to lose her.
Nancy woke up groggily her wrists bound tightly behind her her head throbbed as she tried to piece together what had happened she had received a call from her mother lady Cynthia to meet her urgently and.
although she knew her mother had always been up to no good she didn’t want to ignore her completely she had agreed to meet her out of respect then as soon as she got to the said location a van had suddenly pulled up and before she could react a cloth had been pressed against her mouth now she was in a dark filthy warehouse and standing in front of her was.
Rachel nany’s stomach Twisted in horror Rachel’s face was Twisted in pure rage you really are a nuisance she sneered.
Nancy glared up at her what do you want.
Rachel let out a cruel laugh oh sweetheart it’s not about what I want it’s about what.
Benjamin doesn’t get nany’s blood ran cold.
Rachel smirked you see I can’t have you running back into his arms.
Benjamin is mine and if I can’t have him then you won’t either so I’ve made sure that won’t ever happen she snapped her fingers and suddenly a group of dangerous looking men stepped into the room ny’s chest tightened in Terror.
Rachel crouched down whispering in her ear gentlemen enjoy her all you want after tonight.
Benjamin will never want you again.
Nancy struggled against the ropes Panic gripping her.
but before she could scream for help a new voice made her freeze well well came a familiar mocking voice.
Nancy turned and felt her heart break all all over again her mother Madame Cynthia stood at the doorway smirking nany’s body went numb mom she whispered you’re working with her Madam Cynthia Shrugged.
Rachel offered me a good deal.
Nancy felt sick you’re selling me out to a stranger she asked in disbelief.
Rachel laughed stranger oh.
Nancy didn’t your mother ever tell you the truth ny’s breath caught she turned back to Cynthia eyes wide with confusion her mother smirked you’re not even my real daughter.
Nancy felt like the air had been sucked out of the room what she choked out Cynthia folded her arms I found you 15 years ago you had been in an accident and had lost your memories you didn’t even remember your name or your parents name when you woke up you called me Mom my husband and I were childless so we took you in then I had.
Andrew and well I didn’t need you anymore ny’s entire world shattered everything made sense now her mother’s hatred her favoritism toward.
Andrew the way she had always treated.
Nancy like an outsider.
Nancy closed her eyes her heart aching in ways she never thought possible so you never loved me she whispered Cynthia smirked you will never mind to love tears burned in ny’s eyes.
but before she could respond a deafening crash echoed through the warehouse and then gunshots.
Nancy barely had time to react before men in black suits flooded the warehouse and at the center of them all was.
Benjamin his eyes burned with Fury his body radiating pure rage get your hands off my wife he said in a deadly voice.
Rachel took a stumbling step back.
Benjamin.
but before she could speak.
Benjamin grabbed her by the wrist and shoved her toward his men take her away he ordered coldly.
Rachel screamed struggling.
but it was too late the police had arrived and she was finished.
Nancy turned toward Madame Cynthia who stood Frozen in place Benjamin’s eyes darkened you are not her mother he said his voice sharp as steel you lost the right to call yourself that the moment you sold her out he turned to the officers take her too Madame Cynthia screamed as the police dragged her away.
Nancy watched in silence feeling nothing.
but emptiness and then suddenly she felt arms wrap around her warm strong safe Benjamin.
Nancy finally let herself collapse into his chest tears falling freely he held her tightly his grip never faltering I’m so sorry.
Nancy he whispered his voice Roar with emotion.
Nancy gripped his shirt sobbing against him for the first time in forever she finally felt like she belonged somewhere not with Cynthia not with.
Andrew.
but with.
Benjamin and this time she wasn’t going to let go.
Nancy sat quietly in the hospital room her heart pounding as she watched the doctor hand.
Benjamin the DNA test results her real DNA test Benjamin’s hands shook slightly as he opened the file scanning the report with intense eyes then he looked up at her is expression was a mix of relief awe and something deeper it’s true he whispered you are.
Rachel Williams ny’s heart stopped just for a moment after cia’s confession she had wondered who she really was now she finally had her answer she wasn’t the poor abandoned girl Cynthia had treated like a burden she was Rachel.
Nancy Williams the true aess of star group hours later.
Nancy stood in front of the grand Williams Mansion her heart racing the large doors swung open revealing Mr.
and Mr.s Williams standing in the doorway ny’s mother Mr.s Williams let out a soft gasp her hands flying to her mouth.
Nancy Nancy felt tears sting her eyes she didn’t remember them.
but something inside her recognized them they were her parents before she could say a word Mr.s Williams rushed forward wrapping her arms around her my baby she sobbed holding her tightly I thought I lost you forever.
Nancy closed her eyes letting the warmth of her mother’s Embrace wash over her Mr.
Williams soon joined hugging them both you’re home he whispered you’re finally home oh God we thank you Days.
Later a grand ball was held to announce ny’s return to the world the true ays of star group had come home the event was magnificent attended by the richest and most powerful in the country as as.
Nancy stepped into the Ballroom in a stunning white gown she felt the weight of a new identity on her shoulders she was no longer just.
Nancy okoro she was Rachel.
Nancy Williams she was not just Mr.s Lewis she was the rightful owner of star group the night was perfect.
but nothing could prepare her for what happened next as the music softened.
Benjamin suddenly walked onto the stage taking the microphone.
Nancy watched confused as all eyes turned to him then he turned to her his gaze was soft intense full of something she had never seen before with slow deliberate steps he walked toward her nany’s heart pounded then in front of the entire world.
Benjamin got down on one knee a collective gasp filled the ballroom nany’s eyes widened in shock Ben.
Benjamin his voice was steady deep and filled with emotion Rachel.
Nancy Williams he began holding out a velvet box with a breathtaking diamond ring inside I once promised myself that I would marry.
Rachel that I would love her forever.
but what I didn’t realize back then was that.
Rachel wasn’t just a name nany’s breath hitched Benjamin’s eyes never left hers I don’t love you.
because you’re.
Rachel Williams he took a deep breath his voice growing even more roar I love you.
because you are.
Nancy the woman who stood by me when I was blind the woman who loved me even when I didn’t deserve it the woman who taught me what it really means to love nany’s throat tightened the entire room was silent then in a strong unwavering voice.
Benjamin spoke the words that changed everything I don’t want to hide anymore I don’t want to pretend I I don’t want a contract marriage I want you only you and I want the whole world to know.
Nancy felt tears slip down her cheeks Benjamin’s voice softened will you marry me again.
Nancy.
but this time for real a deep silence filled the ballroom everyone waited.
Grandma Lydia wiped away happy tears smiling as if she had known this moment would come ny’s hands trembled as she covered her mouth mouth overwhelmed with emotion then with a voice full of love she whispered yes the entire Ballroom erupted in cheers.
Benjamin stood up immediately slipping the ring onto her finger then without hesitation he pulled her into his arms and kissed her as the night went on.
Nancy looked around at the people she loved her parents standing proudly by her side.
Grandma Lydia beaming with joy.
Benjamin holding her hand like he never wanted to let go she had spent so long believing she was alone.
but now she knew the truth she had been found not just as.
Rachel Williams.
but as.
Nancy and in Benjamin’s eyes that was the woman he had always been searching for as grandma liia watched them dance together she smiled to herself two hearts meant for each each other she whispered softly we’ll always find their way back no matter how long they are separated and with that.
Nancy and Benjamin’s story truly began
