After resigning from my job, I no longer had to waste time learning computer science, which I had no interest in.
In college, I majored in jewelry design after all. Now, I could use my drawing tools and papers again to work on some jewelry designs. I could pursue the career I had always loved.
In the afternoon, I was painting in the greenhouse when Dylan suddenly showed up. He had bought me a sapphire and diamond tiara.
As soon as I laid my eyes on the tiara, I immediately recognized it since I had seen it in a book before. It was an antique piece from the previous century.`
I really liked the lover’s knot design on the tiara. The sapphires shimmered in the light, and they were arranged from the smallest to the largest.
The sapphires were intricately placed among the diamonds, making them look like teardrops on the crown.
Dylan wanted to give me the tiara, but I said I hadn’t done anything to deserve it. All he said was he had kept the tiara for me for a long time. He was simply handing it to me, the rightful owner.
His answer finally clarified my doubts. When I was 18, I set my eyes on the tiara. However, I had no idea who placed an extremely high bid and won the tiara before the auction even started.
So, the mysterious bidder turned out to be Dylan. But at that time, how did he know that I would like this present?
Dylan explained that when he was 16 years old, he suddenly fainted on the shore of Mirope Island, and the waves had washed him away. I was the one who threw him a lifebuoy and saved his life.
As soon as he opened his eyes, he remembered me instantly. I was like a goddess who had come down to save him.
Funny enough, Dylan’s mother was also the professor who taught my major in college.
No wonder Dylan knew my preferences so well.
“So, you were determined to have a marriage alliance with my family because I saved you. But I wasn’t thinking so far ahead when I saved you…
In fact, I didn’t even recognize Dylan immediately, and I felt bad about that.
As soon as Dylan heard what I said, he shook his head. “Do you believe in love at first sight?”
I couldn’t help but smile. Love at first sight sounded more like something from a fairytale.
Dylan smiled too. “I don’t believe in it either. But every time I see you, my heart starts racing like mad.”
His gaze was filled with affection and gentleness, making me feel like I could lose myself in his eyes. To my dismay, my heart started to flutter uncontrollably.
Dylan said he had waited for me for more than ten years. After realizing that I had a boyfriend, he did consider backing off.
Later, Dylan learned that Vernon had a childhood sweetheart whom he had been in love with for years. He knew that Vernon could never make me happy, so he decided to give it a shot and pursue me.
Dylan got on one knee and took out a perfectly sized ring. He held it at my fingertips and said, “I hope you’ll give me a chance to love you openly.
“You may not believe me now, and that’s fine. We have the rest of our lives together. I’m willing to prove it to you over time.”
I had no idea when Mom and Dad had shown up with a bouquet of red roses. They even exclaimed happily, “Say yes! Say yes!”
I recalled what I saw at the hotel on the day of my anniversary with Vernon. Today, others were cheering me on with roses, encouraging me to say yes.
This time, I wanted to be reckless for once. I wanted to experience a love story filled with passion.
So I nodded. Dylan’s eyes were filled with unshed tears as he gradually slid the ring on for me. It was as if he was making sure I would never leave his side.
Mom walked toward me and set the sapphire and diamond tiara on my head. Dad was already crying in joy. While wiping his tears away, he quickly took out his phone and snapped a few pictures for me.
