The next morning, everyone gathered around the breakfast table in the garden. The atmosphere was calm and cozy after a night full of surprises and celebrations. Jacob was pouring coffee for Camila, while Emma was excitedly sharing little thoughts about the upcoming baby, with Victor listening quietly and smiling.
Mike, who was focused on cutting his croissant, suddenly looked up and said in a cheerful yet slightly serious tone:
"By the way, I've got something to tell you all."
Emma, sipping her juice, put down her glass eagerly and narrowed her eyes at him. "Don't tell me you've decided to become a professional chef!"
Everyone laughed, while Lara—who already knew what was coming—lowered her head slightly, fiddling with her new ring without looking at anyone.
Mike (glancing at her slyly before turning to the rest): "Well, not a chef, but... I proposed to Lara last night, and she said yes!"
Silence hung for a few seconds before Emma jumped from her seat and screamed with joy:
"What?!"
She looked at Victor, smacking his arm. "Didn't I tell you he was going to do it soon?!"
Victor (laughing): "Yeah, but I didn't think he'd steal the spotlight from the gender reveal!"
Camila jumped up from her chair and wrapped Lara in a big hug. Lara buried her face in her shoulder, overwhelmed, while Jacob patted Mike on the back with a half-smile.
"Well, looks like you're officially one of us now."
Mike (winking): "Told you I'd do it my own way."
Lara, now the center of attention, tried to hide her face against Mike's chest. He hugged her with a playful grin and said, "Oh, Lara, come on. Everyone's here, no need to be that shy."
Emma waved her hand dramatically:
"No worries, go ahead—while I start planning your engagement party!"
Laughter and joy echoed through the garden as the morning wrapped up with new beginnings and dreams for a future full of love and adventure.
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To be continued...
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