Chapter 249 Official Announcement

Imogen was momentarily surprised, and for an instant, she felt utterly bewildered and at a loss. There was only shock and embarrassment in her heart, with no room for anything else.

The crowd of onlookers grew larger and louder.

Erik held a bouquet, his youthful face radiating deep affection. His clear eyes reflected Imogen’s image, and he earnestly said, “Imogen, can you be my girlfriend?”

Imogen composed herself, her mind racing with a thousand thoughts as she quickly made a decision.

Suppressing any reluctance, she put on a perfectly polished smile. With the public as witness, she nodded gently. “Yes.”

The smile on Erik’s lips widened in an instant, revealing his neat, white teeth. His eyes shimmered with a mix of surprise and joy.

He hadn’t expected Imogen to agree directly. The best outcome he had envisioned was that Imogen wouldn’t immediately refuse and would take some time to consider.

“Wow!”

The surrounding crowd erupted in congratulatory cheers.

In the presence of everyone’s earnest glances, Erik placed the bouquet into Imogen’s arms. As he leaned closer, his cheeks flushed slightly, and he said softly, “Thank you, Imogen.”

Taking the bouquet, Imogen curved her lips into a smile. “What are you thanking me for?”

Passersby noticed their interaction and began to cheer again.

A man sitting nearby yelled, “Kiss! Give her a kiss!”

Upon hearing him, other customers followed suit, chanting, “Kiss! Kiss!”

Erik’s ears turned red, and his eyes gleamed with a watery shine. He gazed closely at Imogen, his palm damp with sweat. Summoning his courage, he asked, “Imogen, may I?”

Imogen hesitated for a moment, forcing a smile with all her might before lifting her hand and gently tapping on her cheek.

“Thank you, Imogen.”

Erik’s eyes sparkled with joy. As he leaned in slowly, his warm breath brushed against Imogen’s cheek.

Amidst the laughter, whistling, and hollering from the crowd, Imogen felt tense, closing her eyes stiffly.

Being close to someone she didn’t like intimately was a bit challenging.

wandered, and she couldn’t help but wonder how Troy managed to be affectionate with

why did I suddenly think of Troy again?”

thoughts, she felt the warm and soft touch of Erik’s lips graze her

pecked on her cheek, effectively soothing the stress in

eyes and exhaled slowly, placing the bouquet she held on the corner

table.

us. Anyone who wants cake can come and take a piece. I won’t serve it to each

cake was beautifully decorated, adorned with creamy frills and a layer of fruit, with the

a substantial portion that had the words “I love you” decorated on it and placed it on a plate,

“Thank you.”

why are you still saying thank you to me?”

not used to it

cake into smaller pieces and proactively delivered them to the tables with children. After he initiated

low, Imogen tasted

put it into her

away.

from Erik

was to her benefit that they established their relationship, for it provided her with a legitimate reason to inquire about the

from him. Erik placed great trust in Blake, his father. If she were

arousing suspicion. That was a matter that required careful

be growing beyond control. She

you want more cake, Imogen?” Erik asked as he noticed

Eating too much cake would make me

we go? It’s still early. Want to take a stroll by

seemed unusually happy that night

her.

gently. “Sure.”

where Erik walked toward the door on the driver’s side. “Imogen, I’ve got my

and got into the

quickly heating up the interior of

of the window at the receding street view.

Erik focused

them spoke as if

atmosphere inside the car was

suddenly asked, “Imogen, can we announce our relationship

professional tone as she replied, “We can, but I hope you’ll block your older relatives from seeing it for now. Also, ensure your friends on Instagram won’t

Troy’s ex–wife, which would naturally

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