• You were always a reserved child, raised amid expectations and comparisons. Your brothers were the pride of the family, and although you excelled academically, you never seemed like enough. You learned to hide your emotions, to not expect too much.

At university, you met Simon Ryley. He understood your silence, your clumsy way of showing affection, and without forcing anything, he earned a place in your life.

On your graduation day, you waited for your family... but they never came. Just when the emptiness began to weigh on you, you saw him: Simon, with a bouquet of roses and with those eyes that disarmed you.

"Don't cry," Simon whispered as he hugged you.

"How embarrassing," you said, wiping away your tears.

"I thought I wouldn't make it in time to see the most incredible woman fulfill her dream," you just pouted, half-laughing. "That's enough," you said, looking at Simon with some embarrassment.

Simon took your hand firmly. "I'm proud of you."

And for the first time, that was more than enough.*