One Night Surprise

Chapter 242 I’m His Wife

All the onlookers were holding their breath after listening to Gale’s sentimental proposal.

For a long time, Courtney had her doubts on his relationship with Cameron, but she conceded after what he had done. He had been taking care of Cameron for the past couple of months and in light of her upcoming treatment in America, he was willing to leave his carefree life behind in order to go with her. His commitment extended far beyond that of his role as a boyfriend and that alone deserved praise.

Courtney did not think she would be able to refuse him if she was in Cameron’s shoes.

However, Cameron stayed true to her nature. She did not waver at the sugarcoated, heartfelt proposal and instead turned him down with tears in her eyes. “I’m sorry, but I can’t marry you.”

Upon hearing that, Gale’s face fell and the hand that carried the ring awkwardly hung in mid-air. He looked torn, as though he could not decide whether he should give her the ring anyway or if he should tuck it back into his coat pocket. Even Courtney cringed at the sight of his conflicted expression.

Cameron drew in a deep breath and appeared deadly calm as she explained, “Look at me, Gale. It means a lot to me that you’re willing to go with me to America, but honestly, I would never have asked that of you. This is my whole life now—unpredictable and always spiraling out of control. No one knows how I might become tomorrow. You, on the other hand, are nothing like me. You aren’t obligated to take care of me, so why would you drag yourself into this mess?”

It was hard to refute her when she was being sensible like that, but Courtney felt bad for him nonetheless. After all that he had done for Cameron, she still could not trust him enough to walk with him for the rest of her life.

If Courtney was that upset, she could not imagine how terrible he was feeling.

“I-I understand,” Gale kept the ring as he said before he added softly. “It’s fine. I can wait. I can wait until after you’ve recovered.”

The air grew heavy and everyone could feel their hearts tugging with sympathy for him. Elijah appeared to be the only sensible one as he looked at the time and pointed out, “It’s getting late. We have to go through security now.”

There was a soothing undertone to his voice and his calm demeanor was juxtaposed with the forlorn one that was shared between the star-crossed lovers next to him.

Courtney reached out and took Cameron’s hand in hers, giving it a gentle squeeze. “I’ll stand by your decisions, no matter what they may be, but remember how you once told me you wanted to experience and take on everything this world has to offer? All I ask is for you to live your best life. There are places you haven’t seen and food that you haven’t tried.”

Cameron nodded. “I know.”

took Cameron’s hand and placed it in Gale’s before looking at him meaningfully.

off, but she knew that Gale understood what she meant. Time could change everything and as long as he kept trying, there would be a

clasping it in his.

walked toward the airport security with Cameron in tow. Elijah, on the other hand, turned his attention back to

graciously beamed and

grew grim as

“There are a lot of things to attend to in America, so I won’t be seeing you for a while. Take good care of yourself until then,

will,” Courtney promised as she nodded her head. “I would have brought Tina along to see you off, but

call immediately if Tina feels unwell. I have a friend back in America who knows a doctor specializing in this particular field. I

“Okay,” she answered.

when Alexander’s voice

at the watch on his wrist and when he lifted his head to look at Elijah, his

words.

that they might miss the best time to check into the ward upon their arrival; there is a limited number of beds at the rehabilitation center and any delay on their part would be problematic if it means Cameron missing out on

and his patience was a stark contrast against

his words, Alexander’s eyes dangerously narrowed. “Does this mean that you don’t actually plan on

he really trying to pick a fight right now? Courtney’s frown deepened as she hissed, “Alexander,

shot her a look. Past events had taught him a lesson—albeit a

spend much time with Tina because of all the time spent on work and I

a deeper meaning behind Elijah’s words—one that Alexander dreaded