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.

Troy managed to be affectionate with Sarah if he truly

wondered. “And why did I suddenly think of Troy again?”

the warm and soft

have sensed her tension. He only pecked on

the bouquet she held on the corner

table.

thank you all for witnessing and blessing us. Anyone who wants cake can come and take a piece. I won’t serve it to each of you

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

“I love you” decorated on it and placed it on a plate, setting

“Thank you.”

still saying thank you to

not used to

to the tables with children. After he initiated

low, Imogen

put it into her mouth, her

away.

confession from Erik

of nowhere, and she was being forced into a corner. However, it was to her benefit that they established their relationship, for it provided her with a legitimate reason to inquire about the matters concerning

Blake, his father. If she were to ask about it directly, she would likely receive information that had been filtered and transmitted to Erik by Blake.

reveal useful information without arousing suspicion. That was a matter that required careful

Erik, but his feelings for her seemed to be growing beyond control. She would inevitably hurt him, and

you want more cake, Imogen?” Erik asked as

fork. “No thanks. Eating too much cake would make me

still early. Want to take a

happy that night and didn’t want to be

her.

smiled gently.

the parking lot, where Erik walked toward the door on the driver’s side. “Imogen, I’ve got my driver’s license now. Let me drive.”

car keys and got into the passenger seat.

quickly heating up the interior of

gazed out of the window at the receding

while, Erik

their relationship, neither of them spoke as if

atmosphere inside the car was quiet.

Erik suddenly asked, “Imogen, can we announce our

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 leak this information to the

Troy’s ex–wife, which would

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