As Sloane finally lets her boyfriend see her luxurious penthouse, he proposes the next day. However, when a sudden “disaster” strikes, his loyalty crumbles. What he doesn’t know?

It’s all a test… and she’s been watching closely. I don’t usually play games, especially with people.Cozy couples retreats

Yet, something about Ryan’s timing felt too polished, too sudden… like he’d skipped a few pages in our story and jumped to the part where I say “yes” with stars in my eyes.

Spoiler: I did say yes.

Just not for the reason he thought.

Ryan and I met eight months ago at a dive bar downtown, one of those dimly lit places where the cocktails are all whiskey-based and the bartenders wear suspenders like it’s a religion. We talked about everything that night, late 20s burnout, startup dreams, childhood regrets. He was smart.

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