"Aunt Susan, this is affecting me badly. I can't talk to him right now. Let me think about it for a few days."

That was a huge compromise. Esther didn't throw a fit or scream. The way she handled it was quite unlike her usual self. "Uncle Dustan, Aunt Susan, we're leaving now." Pearl then headed toward the door with Esther.

Suddenly, a hoarse voice spoke. "Este, I... wanted to propose to you today."

The word 'propose' froze Esther in her tracks.

Mobius's heart was trembling as he watched her walk away, feeling an ache in his chest. "Este, would you still marry me?"

Esther's eyes appeared distant. She turned around and glanced at the ring box in his hand, but ultimately, she declined him. "Forget about it." With that, she left with Pearl.

they waited, she observed Esther looking dejected and couldn't resist pulling her close, gently rubbing her back. "If you feel like crying, go ahead. I know you

yelled at him, but I saw the ring he bought me, and I

she had done that, there would be no turning

tested her. "You're prepared to forgive

say anything, but her reaction said

and you're just going to take him back? Twenty years from now, the illegitimate child

shook her head. "No, this

joking!" Pearl

her tears away sadly. "Why are

what's your plan

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