When Edward greeted Louise at the airport with a playful sign that read, “I KNOW WHAT YOU DID. COMING HOME WAS A BIG MISTAKE,” he never expected her to turn pale and bolt. Confused and frantic, Edward chased after her but lost her in the crowd.

Worried, Edward called Louise’s mother, Julie, hoping she knew what was going on. Julie hesitated before revealing a secret from Louise’s past: years ago, Louise had undergone extensive surgeries to change her appearance. She’d been in love with Edward since college, but he never noticed her back then. The surgery wasn’t just about him; she was born with a cleft palate and always felt insecure.

Edward was stunned but knew he needed to find Louise and make things right. He raced home and found her crying in their bedroom. He gently approached her, apologizing and reassuring her that his love wasn’t based on her looks but on who she was.

“I thought you’d hate me if you knew the truth,” Louise whispered.

“Never,” Edward said, holding her close. “I love you for who you are, not how you look.”

The next morning, Edward made her breakfast in bed with a sign that read, “I LOVE YOU FOR YOU.” Louise smiled through her tears, holding the sign close.

“I love you, too, Eddie,” she whispered.

And in that moment, they both knew their love was stronger than ever.