The next morning, Aarav and Riya walked along the riverbank. The city was bathed in soft golden light, everything peaceful.
She squeezed his hand. "I remember everything," she said. "Every letter, every word, every promise."
Aarav smiled, relief flooding him. "I promised you. And love… always finds a way."
Riya leaned her head on his shoulder. "Even across time?"
"Even across time," he confirmed, kissing her forehead.
For the first time, they were free. Free to love, free to live, free from the cruel hands of fate.