"We've only just gotten our marriage certificate, and we haven't really started our life together yet. We didn't have a wedding, and you haven't proposed properly. I think we should do things in order," Pearl explained, trying to make sense of her feelings and the rush of events.

Richard sensed her hesitation. "Never mind. Forget it if you don't want to."

Pearl fell silent for a moment. "It's not that I'm not ready. I just think that..." she trailed off, trying to find the right words.

Richard sighed and embraced her. "I understand it's a lot to take in all at once. Don't worry, I can wait."

Feeling his genuine patience, Pearl's heart warmed to him. "Then I look forward to your proposal, Mister Richard," she said, her eyes twinkling with a mix of humor and expectation.

Richard smirked. "I promise you, it will be grand and unforgettable. Now, come on, get up. You don't want to be late for work again."

north respectively. Despite their high-ranking positions, Richard insisted on driving Pearl to her

it seemed acceptable for him to be late,

to leave. "Feels like we're missing something, don't you think?"

puzzled, asked, "Missing

you should give

The idea of a morning kiss in public made her anxious, especially with so many people around.

home, okay?" she proposed, hoping for a

trying to pacify

know that they were a sweet and lovey-dovey couple. In a quick decision, she pecked his cheek and hurried

with a satisfied smirk. It felt sweet to have his wife's

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