Chapter 2096

Justin's heart raced as he listened quietly.

"If my proposal goes well tonight, we'll register our marriage first thing tomorrow morning."

Asher, who was usually calm and composed, now spoke with a hint of giddiness. His voice slightly quivered as he tried to contain his joy. "With same-sex marriage being legal in Botvia, this is the perfect time for us to do it."

"Congratulations, Asher," Justin said, his voice deep with a touch of jealousy.

"I've been thinking about this for a while now, but I wasn't sure who I could talk to about it, not even Bella -it just didn't feel right."

Asher couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh. "After thinking it over, you were the only one I felt I could open up to."

"I feel so honored to be the first one you shared this good news with," Justin said. He smiled faintly and continued, "Asher, I genuinely wish you and Arnold a lifetime of happiness together."

"Thank you; we'll be happy. And I hope you and Bella will be too." Asher nudged him gently. "Even Ryan has settled down. When are you going to marry my sister, brother-in-law?"

Justin hid the ring box inside his jacket, his heart pounding as he made his way toward Wyatt's room.

"It's wonderful! Truly wonderful, Amelia! I'm so happy!"

Justin froze mid-step, quickly hiding behind a potted plant.

casting a warm glow over the couple as they

held Amelia close, his kisses gentle as he trailed them from her forehead to her flushed cheeks and finally to her lips. His

help but succumb to Steven's passionate embrace

red and teary, yet

trembled with excitement as he pulled her closer. "Don't worry, Amelia. I'll protect you and our child with all my might.

are already talking to Dad about it in his room. They're

you," Steven said, his heart racing and his

how deeply you care for me. Even if you've cut ties with the Lovett family and your parents can't come to ask for my hand in person, he

we're not married yet, and I'm not ready to be a mother. I'm scared

our child properly."

he thought about how busy he'd been, not even

possible? You're so

no worries. I'm an expert at multitasking!" Steven said reassuringly. "If you don't want to breastfeed, we'll just use formula milk. From now on, I'll take care of the diaper changes, bottle feeding, and putting the baby to sleep. You don't have to lift a finger! And when the

for me," Amelia said, shaking her head. "I've heard my mom say that giving birth is like staring death in the face, and after becoming a mother, you lose yourself completely." Steven gently stroked her dark hair, his heart aching. "I know the next several months will be tough on you as you carry our child. I'm saddened that I can't fully share the pain and difficulty with you. But when our baby is finally born, I'll make it up to you in every way I can. Please, my dear wife, I know

Her eyes sparkled like two radiant pearls, filled with hope

into a satisfied smile. He didn't want

the door of the room, Celeste happened to

What brings you

Bella inside?" Justin's voice was

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