In My Desperate Time

Is he proposing to me?

My heart pounds crazily.

"Jane, ever since we were together, there have been so many misunderstandings. Once I did not know how to express my feelings, and in doing so, I let you down again and again, even hurting you. However, no one knows better than me how much you mean to me. I am not a sweet talker, nor am I romantic, but I think the beloved should be kept in the heart. That's what I thought until I lost you."

"I lost my mind and looked for you all over the world, but I missed you time and time again. What was worse, a huge misunderstanding happened because of me. I pushed you into the depths of despair, and you hated me to the bone for it. However, I am glad this hatred brought you back to me. No matter why you chose to approach me again, even if you came back to shoot me in the heart, I would still be happy. At least you're back with me. Fortunately, in the end, we can forget about the bad blood and let bygones be bygones."

"I want to give you all the warmth and love in me. I want you to be the happiest woman in the world. I want you to have all the best things, including me."

He's the best? This man is truly shameless.

"Stop it."

I burst out laughing.

to laugh on such a

time I've heard Frances say so many words in one go. Normally, he would end the conversation with a

proves this

throat awkwardly and

as he continues, "Legally speaking, we are already husband and wife. But some gestures are important to me. And for women, such a romantic occasion comes once in a lifetime, so I have been preparing for a long time for today. Now, I have mustered my courage.

from his pocket, opens it, pulls out a ring, and

on it is ever so resplendent that I

on the ring, which

but it looks ancient. Moreover, it must

the ring and rub it with my fingers.

did Frances get it? I fall in love with

you get this ring? I find it fabulous," I say to Frances

is he looking

puzzlement until