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.

managed to be affectionate with Sarah if he truly didn’t like

she wondered. “And why did I suddenly think of

the warm and

must have sensed her tension. He only pecked on her cheek, effectively soothing the stress in Imogen’s heart.

the

table.

witnessing and blessing us. Anyone who wants cake can come and

frills and a layer of fruit, with the

decorated on it and placed it on a plate, setting

“Thank you.”

are you still saying

used to it

them to the tables with children. After he initiated it, more

low, Imogen tasted the cake.

it into

away.

sudden confession from Erik was unexpected.

that it came out of nowhere, and she was being forced into a corner. However, it was to her benefit that they established

sense that Erik was just a child back then, and Blake had concealed everything from him. Erik placed great trust in Blake, his father. If she were to ask about it directly, she would likely receive information

challenge was to make Erik reveal useful information without arousing suspicion. That was

be growing beyond control. She would inevitably hurt him, and she hadn’t figured out how to deal with

cake, Imogen?” Erik asked

put down her fork. “No thanks. Eating too much cake would

go? It’s still early. Want to take a stroll by the river?” Erik

seemed unusually happy that night and didn’t want to be

her.

gently.

toward the door on the driver’s side.

the car keys and got into the

air conditioning was blowing warm air, quickly heating

of the window at

the while, Erik focused on driving.

neither of them spoke as

inside the car was quiet.

while waiting at a traffic light, Erik suddenly asked,

tone as she replied, “We can, but I hope you’ll block your older relatives from seeing it for now. Also, ensure

was Troy’s ex–wife, which would naturally

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