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 his expression

know he must feel

goal here has been achieved.

a smile, I stand up and say,

to the bathroom, I send a message to Violet and ask

impossible to fake a fever. I'm a little worried that she is in no

hope he gets better soon. I can

go back and whisper softly to Frances, indicating that

and gets up to

answer the phone now, since he is a busy man. Naturally, Steven

glass of

I'll finish all this, so

soon as Earl drinks the milk, Frances comes back and nods to me, a signal that the matter

after Frances sits down, Steven's phone

in a low voice, "Yes. May I

know what the caller says, but I can see his face growing

a call from the police station. It's highly likely that Frances

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

his expression, I can tell

I've made the right bet this

I pretend to be confused and ask, "What happened?

home. She's sick, so

doesn't cast a glance at us and strides straight

he reaches the door,

be evidence of love, then I really

from loss before they realize that someone means a lot to

exchange a