Proposing to Thalassa in front of Harper was the most effective way to show his true sincerity.

To untangle the knots in Thalassa's heart, he had to be completely honest.

Otherwise, Thalassa would continue living in insecurity, only increasing her anxiety.

David had been waiting for thirty minutes when he saw Lysander and Thalassa approaching hand in hand. He quickly opened the car door and respectfully said, "Mr. Sinclair, ma'am, please get in." Lysander and Thalassa took their seats in the back.

David drove off.

Throughout the ride, Lysander and Thalassa's hands remained intertwined, with Lysander's hand resting against the seat and Thalassa's palm pressed against his. The diamond ring on her finger sparkled intermittently under the dappled shadows of the passing trees. A constant smile played on Thalassa's lips, a smile of pure happiness.

After a while, Lysander broke the silence, "Did Rosalind mention Harper to you?"

Thalassa turned, meeting Lysander's deep gaze. The question caught her off guard, leaving her momentarily confused.

But upon reflection, it made sense.

she mentioned Harper. She even said that to you, I'm just a stand-in for Harper. Because my eyes

inadvertently biting her lower lip, the words still stinging her heart

It was suffocatingly painful.

wants to be a stand-in, especially not in

so wronged, Lysander suddenly laughed, his laughter bright and his eyes sparkling. Confused,

their intertwined hands, saying, "So,

knew I was upset, why didn't

she was unhappy, yet he chose not to comfort

you wouldn't solve the root problem. Even if I did,

would you know it wouldn't work?" Thalassa retorted,

was indeed clueless about how simple it could be to cheer up a woman-a little comforting could

got his point. Harper was like a thorn in her heart, causing ber pain from time to time. Even if she felt better momentarily, she would eventually dwell on it

or being easily influenced. Three

you tell Charlotte

onto me because my eyes reminded you

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