The pancake just handed to Jose by the old lady, she thought Jose wouldn't take it, but to her surprise, Jose not only accepted it but also said 'thank you' to the old lady. In Jose's vocabulary before, the words 'thank you' didn't even exist.
The previous Jose was cold and proud, full of himself, but now, he has changed so much.
Jose Floyd responded with a hum, "After everything, especially losing you, I realized there were many things wrong with the old me. I loved you before, but it was an extreme love that only brought you harm. It was only after losing you that I learned the right way to love you."
"And what's the right way to love me?" Nicole asked with a smile.
Jose held Nicole's hand, interlocking their fingers tightly, "That is to protect you and keep you by my side for a lifetime, never letting go."
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Jose Floyd stayed in the small town for half a month and then flew to Italy with Nicole and Regina Floyd.
