Unbought Forgiveness

***Milena***

My heart fluttered, my wide eyes shimmering with a mixture of warmth and surprise.

*Did Rafael really write this?* I thought in utter disbelief, swallowing what was left of the cake in my mouth.

I reached for the box and tugged at the silk ribbon, then lifted the lid, a diamond-studded bracelet laying inside of it.

I picked it up, a shaky gasp escaping my lips as my gaze landed on th