He opened the box in his hand, revealing a dazzling diamond ring that sparkled under the lights.

The entire crowd gasped audibly.

"Evelyn, I can't live without you. If you're willing, please marry me and let me spend a lifetime making up for my past mistakes."

I stared at him in a daze, my mind completely blank. Was this a dream?

Ethan, the man who had always been proud and untouchable, was now proposing to me in front of everyone?

As I looked into his earnest and passionate eyes, my heart raced uncontrollably. He was serious. He truly wanted to spend his life with me.

But after everything we had been through, could I really accept him without any reservations?

"Say yes, Evelyn!"

"Yeah! Mr. Grayson is being so sincere. What are you waiting for?"

Below the stage, Kevin and Lianne, unaware of what had happened in Englenor, started egging me on. The onlookers quickly followed suit.

this was the makings of a

to

deep breath, I finally spoke.

reached out my trembling hand. He held my hand, his palm warm against mine. I

don't think I'm ready

left my lips, the entire crowd

froze instantly, disbelief written all over his face. "Evelyn, you...

not rejecting you. I'm just... not ready to

a deep

there

after everything

love is

life of my own. I want to prove my worth with my own efforts. I want to stand

be ready

have such thoughts. At the same time, it seemed to give him hope, a chance to change. "Evelyn, are you

I've grown strong enough to stand as

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