That bittersweet, burning sensation spread from Thalassa's heart to the tip of her nose and the corners of her eyes, threatening to break her composure. Fearing she might burst into audible tears, she hastily covered her mouth with her hands, but the tears streaming down her face refused to be contained.

Lysander, dropping to one knee before Harper's gravestone to propose to Thalassa, was a gesture of utter devotion! How deeply must he love Thalassa to defy convention and propose at Harper's grave?

Georgia and Rosalind were stunned and green with envy, exchanging looks that clearly communicated their indignation and jealousy. What made Thalassa so special that a man of Lysander's stature would kneel before her, explaining away rumors of a past lover with such earnestness? It seemed as if Thalassa had captured all the world's wonders, relegating them to mere spectators. Thus, Georgia and Rosalind were a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

Joshua was astounded by the level of Lysander's honesty, sharing every detail of his past life with Thalassa. His love for her was indeed profound.

Seeing Thalassa cover her mouth, crying without responding, Lysander showed a rare glimpse of nervousness, "Thalassa, do you not want to-"

he could finish,

fingers as she choked out, do, I

together.

put on the ring, and the anxiety in Lysander's eyes vanished. He stood up, pulling Thalassa into a tight embrace. He held her as if she was the world's most precious treasure. For the

was taken

toothy smile, rubbing

was now beaming in Thalassa's presence! It turned out he could smile; he just chose not to do so around others, at least not

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