But hey, she wasn't hitched yet. The future and its endless possibilities were still up in the air, right?

With that in mind, Karl squared his shoulders.

"Maggie, from the moment I laid eyes on you, I've had a thing for you. I'm not asking for anything in return. Go chase after your real love. But if you ever hit a dead end or you're just too tired to keep going, remember to glance back. I'll be right here," Karl said, pouring his heart out.

His eyes were soft, full of warmth and sincerity.

Maggie felt a tug at her heartstrings and didn't know what to say.