In My Desperate Time

"Why... me?"

It takes Steven a while to ask.

I know for sure that he's not willing to do this.

But I also know that as long as I ask, he will not refuse.

He has always been like this. He's used to agreeing to my request unconditionally.

So, I owe him too much.

That is why I want him to be happy.

"You are my good friend. I want you to witness such an important moment of my life. You were by my side through the hardest and darkest times. And now, I have found my love."

At this point, I look up at Frances affectionately.

These words are meant for both Steven and Frances.

I have never expressed my feelings to Frances so seriously, and it seems it's not too late to say them now.

Frances returns me the same emotional gaze as he smiles gently at me.

I nod and continue to say to Steven, "Perhaps, without those misunderstandings, we wouldn't have been together." And at this moment, I am very glad that this man with me now is my Mr. Right for a lifetime. You have witnessed not only my helpless and sad past, but also my radiant days in relationship. So, there's no one better suited to be the witness than you. Of course, if you don't want to, I can only ask someone else."

As I say that, I add a bit acting, pulling my face.

"I'll do it. Now that you have chosen him, let me entrust you to him myself."

voice is somewhat hoarse, and

know he must

here has been achieved.

smile, I stand up and say, "I

a message to Violet and ask

all, it is impossible to fake a fever. I'm a little worried that she is in no condition to put

he gets better soon. I can hold on for a while. I'm ready to

softly to Frances, indicating

gets up to

the phone now, since he is a busy man. Naturally, Steven doesn't

go to the waiter, ask him to bring a glass of warm water and blend some milk powder

don't know when I'll finish all

comes back and nods

Frances sits

in a low voice,

the caller says, but I can see his face

it's a call from the police

Steven hangs up, looking serious. "I have something to do. Excuse

I can tell

that I've made the

I feel relief. However, I pretend to be confused and ask, "What happened? Tell

home. She's sick, so she can't be

cast a glance at us and strides straight

reaches the door,

love, then I really don't

beings. They need to suffer from loss before they realize that someone means a lot to

a glance