After five years of dating, Charlotte expected Peter to propose during their vacation. Pressured by her mother and holding her grandfather’s heirloom ring, she decided to take the leap herself during a romantic dinner. But Peter’s stunned hesitation turned into a request for a “break,” leaving her humiliated and heartbroken. Back home, her mother comforted her, urging her to see it as a blessing.

Over the next month, Charlotte began to heal and even started chatting casually with someone new. Then Peter reappeared, claiming he was ready to marry her after all. This time, Charlotte refused — she’d realized her worth and chose to leave the past behind, determined to create a future where her happiness didn’t depend on him.