I read this before and was hoping we would get to know what she said this time....so frustrating. I will just believe it was what he wanted to hear.

Lovely story...your writing gets better and better. A vote from me!

Martin just sees his physical plain self but Graciella can see his soul and where true beauty lies. You left the ending open and I would like to think she was going to tell him how much she has grown to love him. . You captured my vote. Serena