Chapter 1047

Teddy's cheeks turned bright red.

But all he could focus on was Maddie-her odd mood, the mark on her neck, and the sinking feeling that something was wrong.

"What's going on? And how did you get that bruise?" he asked quietly.

Amelia suddenly cut in, her voice soft but serious. "Teddy, if I were dying... would you still want to marry me?"

The question blindsided him. “What are you talking about? Why would you say that?"

His worry was impossible to hide. "Seriously, Amelia, what happened?"

She just repeated herself, eyes steady. "I'm just asking, Teddy. What if? Would you?"

He didn't even hesitate. "Of course I would."

Maddie smiled, relief flickering across her face. "Then let's do it. Let's get married. I want to be with you."

froze, stunned and speechless, trying to process what had

to fall asleep- only to be jolted awake by

never called without a reason, especially not in the middle of the night. He was Connor's right hand for a reason-always steady, always dependable, the kind of person who never let things slip through the

Teddy was calling now, something

voice was sharp and a little tense.

a kid. "Guess what? Amelia said yes-she's going

the bedsheet. "Teddy... you realize it's two in the

replied, not sounding the

wait until tomorrow to tell me? Most people are asleep right

laughed. "Sorry, man, I've got more calls to make!" And before Connor could say another word,

fired hand over his face, a mix of disbelief

he was genuinely happy for Teddy

there was a nagging worry in

let on, Connor was sure of it. But for two years, no matter how he asked, Maddie stuck to her

things had changed between them since those early days building Pure White together. The trust was gone. He was pretty sure Maddie was

almost too much of a coincidence-Chloe came home,

and within hours, Maddie

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