Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in August 2022.

In a heartwarming tale of love that transcends age, Rich Foetu Tomkinson, 48, and Evie Boucher-Locke, 29, discovered their destiny together, unaware of a surprising connection from the past.

Their love story began in a local bar in July 2018 when Rich, a bartender, served Evie a few drinks. Little did they know that this chance encounter would lead to a profound connection.

By October of that year, they officially became a couple, and their deep affection for each other blossomed. In February of the following year, they took a significant step and moved in together.

As their love story unfolded, they stumbled upon an astonishing revelation. When Evie introduced Rich to her mother, Sarah Owen, they both realized that their paths had crossed years earlier. Rich and Sarah had worked on the same street in the ’90s, and Rich had seen baby Evie being pushed in her stroller by her mother.

Rich shared his thoughts on this serendipitous connection, saying, “It was a bit freaky when I realized I’d met Evie as a baby, but I had no idea at the time. To us, age is merely a number, and matters of the heart choose their own course.