ARCHIE POV The room erupted in applause, and my parents beamed with pride and happiness. Aria clapped her hands excitedly, her face glowing with joy. As I slipped the ring onto Camilla's finger, I felt a mix of emotions. Relief that the charade was convincing, guilt for deceiving everyone, and a strange, growing affection for the woman who was now my fiancée. The rest of the brunch was a blur of congratulations and celebratory toasts. My parents were overjoyed, and Aria couldn't stop talking about how excited she was to have Camilla as her mom. Later that evening, after we returned home, Camilla and I sat together in the living room, the weight of the day settling in. She looked at the ring on her finger, then at me. "Archie, thank you for making it so believable. But... what

