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."

somewhat hoarse, and his expression

know he

been achieved. Next, it is

Steven." With a smile, I stand up

get to the bathroom, I send a message to Violet

a fever. I'm a little worried that she is in no condition to put on the

he gets better soon. I can hold

go back and whisper softly

up to make

the phone now, since he

bring a glass of warm water and blend some milk

I'll finish all this, so

drinks the milk, Frances comes back and nods

long after Frances sits down, Steven's

a low voice, "Yes. May I help

but

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

"I have something to do. Excuse

his expression, I can tell that he

made the right bet this

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

home. She's sick, so she can't be out. I have to

he doesn't cast a glance at us

he reaches the

be evidence of love, then I really don't know what can

from loss before

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