Chapter 2096

Justin's heart raced as he listened quietly.

"If my proposal goes well tonight, we'll register our marriage first thing tomorrow morning."

Asher, who was usually calm and composed, now spoke with a hint of giddiness. His voice slightly quivered as he tried to contain his joy. "With same-sex marriage being legal in Botvia, this is the perfect time for us to do it."

"Congratulations, Asher," Justin said, his voice deep with a touch of jealousy.

"I've been thinking about this for a while now, but I wasn't sure who I could talk to about it, not even Bella -it just didn't feel right."

Asher couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh. "After thinking it over, you were the only one I felt I could open up to."

"I feel so honored to be the first one you shared this good news with," Justin said. He smiled faintly and continued, "Asher, I genuinely wish you and Arnold a lifetime of happiness together."

"Thank you; we'll be happy. And I hope you and Bella will be too." Asher nudged him gently. "Even Ryan has settled down. When are you going to marry my sister, brother-in-law?"

Justin hid the ring box inside his jacket, his heart pounding as he made his way toward Wyatt's room.

"It's wonderful! Truly wonderful, Amelia! I'm so happy!"

hiding behind a

softly through the window, casting a warm glow over the couple as they embraced tenderly. It was a scene of

held Amelia close, his kisses gentle as he trailed them from her forehead to her flushed cheeks and finally to her lips. His touch was tender and careful, as if he wanted to

him deeply, couldn't help but succumb to Steven's passionate embrace as her voice trailed off

red and teary, yet somehow still

with all my might. I'll make sure both of you live a good life! It's getting late now, but first thing tomorrow morning, I'll formally ask your father for your hand in

Bella are already talking to Dad about it in his room. They're trying to get

marry you," Steven said, his

ties with the Lovett family and your parents can't come to ask for my hand in person, he won't hold it against you," Amelia

her stomach. "But we're not married yet, and I'm not ready to be a mother.

Steven said, guilt swelling in his chest as he thought about how busy he'd been, not even preparing a

is that possible?

baby to sleep. You don't have to lift a finger! And when the baby's a

head. "I've heard my mom say that giving birth is like staring death in the face, and after becoming a mother, you lose yourself completely." Steven gently stroked her dark hair, his heart aching. "I know the next several months will be tough on you as you carry our child. I'm saddened that I can't fully share the pain and difficulty with you. But when our baby is finally born, I'll make it up to you

eyes sparkled like two radiant pearls, filled with hope

He didn't want to disturb them, so he quietly slipped

he reached the door of the room, Celeste happened to

What brings you

is Bella inside?" Justin's voice

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