The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 889

"So, I suppose I should start listening to my parents from now on," Yvette said.

She reflected on the times when she had ignored her parents' advice. No matter how hard she tried, things never turned out the way she had hoped. Maybe, if she listened to them now, her life could finally fall into place.

Gavin was at a loss for words.

Yvette found him odd. "Last time we talked, you said you wouldn't come looking for me if I didn't reach out. So what's this about now? Did you remember something you needed to say?"

Gavin had a lot on his mind, but it all seemed impossible to put into words. He remained quiet for what felt like an eternity.

Still, he couldn't shake the fear that if he didn't speak up, he might lose both Yvette and Sherry-the two women who truly cared about him on the same day.

After battling with his thoughts, he finally managed to ask, "Since you're thinking about getting married, have you ever considered marrying me?"

she believed it was the one thing she wanted more than anything. But now, hearing it spoken aloud, all she felt was

yes without even thinking twice.

of standing by his side had meant if it only took

was stubborn back then, Gavin. If we ever run into each other again, let's pretend

she began

her arm, stopping her. "Wait, don't leave yet.

jerked her arm free. "What's left

puzzled. "You've always had a hand in

wanted me to marry you? Now that I'm offering you what you wanted, what's the

you're right. Gavin, you should know how much I cared about you back then, even if I don't spell

Gavin nodded. "Yeah."

had to slowly step back and find my own place in your life while watching you fall for others. Eventually, we both just accepted that we

everyone else, I'm just your close friend-the one who could never be more than that. When you started dating your first girlfriend,