Chapter 19
That sudden, unexpected proposal left me stunned. Minutes passed, and I had no idea how long I stood there like a
marionette, just staring at Liam’s cautious face.
+25 BONUS
He bit his lip, as if summoning every ounce of courage he had. Even though his heart was full of fear and uncertainty, he
forced himself to say those words out loud.
Finally, under his intense yet nervous gaze, I nodded slightly and uttered a single word:
“Yes.”
That simple answer seemed to drain all the strength from my body.
After I agreed to his proposal, I gradually calmed down. I started thinking about the future; after everything I had been through, I had finally figured out a lot of things.
I understood now that as long as I could truly be independent and strong, I never had to fear being hurt by love again. Even if
I spent a lifetime with him, I would never forget the precious embrace I received today.
The moment I said yes, Liam held me as if I were something fragile. He was so gentle and careful.
A few days passed…
While we were happily preparing for the wedding, Bruno heard the news too.
N