The final time Ralph came to the table, he brought a gorgeous bouquet of fiery red roses.

“Heather!” Hannah was taken aback when Ralph got down on one knee while holding the bouquet.

A violin player came over to play some music while other patrons looked over at them.

“Heather, although we’re engaged, I feel I owe you a proper marriage proposal. If you say yes, I’ll ensure you live happily ever after. Will you marry me?” He opened a small brocade box, revealing a ring with a sizable, dazzling diamond.

Stupefied by his seemingly echoing voice, Hannah murmured, “Happily ever after…”

She was enticed by the promise, despite knowing it was unrealistic. She wanted to live happily ever after but knew she was not qualified to enjoy such happiness with anyone.

struggled deep down. Ralph could only observe as she remained silent because he had no idea what she was thinking. He

‘Could I have upset her by proposing to her this way? If she beats me up,

sudden, he regretted doing this in public. If she were to say no or rough him up, he would become a

I can’t get up now and say I’m simply joking,

bouquet in another,

raced down from

as he was almost about to give up,

Ralph looked down at what he was holding. “Can’t

and the flowers, and I’ve just popped the question. How is it that she still doesn’t get it? Did I miss something

ask me again.” She took a deep breath, turned toward him, and said

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