punish me for meddling in your affairs , dont you ? Davids lips quirked into a smile at her fiery expression . The sight of her glaring at him , eyes burning with fury , made him laugh softly . He couldnt help himself . Emma was like a feisty kitten , brimming with attitude . He marveled at her vivid imagination , but before he could tease her more , the car came to a sudden stop . 1/2 +25 BONUS A Surprise Gift Wait , what- ? Emmas words died in her throat as David opened his door and stepped out of the car . She blinked in confusion , unsure of what was happening . But before she could even react , the door on her side opened , and David was there , bending down with one hand on the car door and the other reaching toward her . His face , framed by the dim light of the evening , was the same as always handsome , magnetic , and full of confidence . His brow arched in that teasing way he always did , and he said , Little princess , please get out of the car . Emma was speechless for a moment , but then her eyes scanned the surroundings . Her heart skipped a beat when she recognized the place . It was the abandoned park the one that had been all over the news , the one that had been bought by a mysterious billionaire and turned into a private garden . The government had planned to tear it down , but it had been saved and transformed . She had come here when she was a child , whenever she needed to hide from the world . She would sit on the swings , or climb into the treehouse , just to be alone with her thoughts , She hadnt been here in a long time . The park had once been old and run down , a forgotten place with little life left in it . But now , as she stood there , it looked completely different restored into something beautiful she never thought shed see . Even with all the changes , the swings she used to sit on and the treehouse where she used to hide were still there , carefully kept just as they were . It felt like someone had taken her childhood memories and brought them back to life , turning them into something real and magical again . Do you like this gift ? Davids voice broke through her daze . She turned to him , and his smile was tender , his gaze soft . He lowered his head and kissed her forehead , making her feel comfort in his touch . I wanted to give this park to you for your birthday . I even wanted you to see it in advance, but I couldnt get it ready in time , he said gently . I knew youve been sad lately , and I wanted to show you that you dont have to hide here alone anymore . Ill be with you . Emmas chest tightened as she heard him speak . She had been so lost in her own feelings of betrayal , she hadnt stopped to think about his side . She had assumed the worst , but now , standing here , she felt a mix of emotions surprise , gratitude , and a deep , aching tenderness for him . I … she started , but words failed her . Instead , she simply nodded , her eyes glistening with unshed tears . It wasnt just the park that mattered it was the fact that David was offering her something more . He was offering to be there for her , in ways she hadnt expected . He was still the same man shed been in love with for so many years . The only man that brought warmth and happiness to her life , and she was more than glad to call him her husband .