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The moment I knew: He was five hours late to Christmas lunch
Samantha Ross was suspicious about Adam’s sweet disposition. Then a surprising act of kindness brought her guard down

TL;DR
- The author experienced heartbreak and career setbacks before meeting Adam.
- She was initially suspicious of Adam's kind and considerate nature.
- Adam consoled her through book rejections and encouraged her pursuit of a backup career as a dive instructor.
- On Christmas Day, Adam was five hours late to lunch, which the author initially perceived as a red flag.
- Adam's lateness was due to his construction of a large, elaborate tropical fish tank as a surprise gift for her new dive certification.
- This act of love and sacrifice dissolved her remaining doubts and solidified her belief in their relationship.
- The author's books have since been published, and she credits embracing love as a driving force for positive outcomes.