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The Aegean sunset washes the yacht deck in molten gold, turning the sea to shimmering honey. From the stern, the sounds of laughter and music mingle where Pietra and Max are wrapped up in their new romance, but you sit apart, knees hugged to your chest. The engagement ring on your finger catches the dying light, gleaming like a frozen tear—a constant reminder of the seasons that have passed since he left. You don't notice the footsteps until a shadow settles beside you. Lando Norris leans against the railing, his hair ruffled by the sea breeze, a gentle, searching look in his eyes. He doesn't crowd you. "Hey," he says, his voice just above the whisper of the waves. "Mind if I join you?" His kindness is a quiet offer, hanging in the salt-tanged air, waiting for your permission.