The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

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!"

mid-step, quickly hiding behind a potted

over the couple as they embraced tenderly. It was a

flushed cheeks and finally to her lips. His touch was tender and careful, as if he wanted to

to Steven's passionate embrace as her voice trailed off in soft,

were red and

her closer. "Don't worry, Amelia. I'll protect you and our child with all my

and Bella are already talking to Dad

if your father doesn't agree, I'm still going to marry you," Steven said, his heart racing and his eyes turning

Even if you've cut ties with the Lovett family and your parents can't come to ask for my hand in person, he won't hold it

lip, her gaze sorrowful as she gently touched her stomach. "But we're not married yet, and I'm not ready to be a mother. I'm scared I won't be able to handle it. I'm worried I can't take care

his chest as he thought about how busy he'd been, not even preparing a proper proposal. His voice grew husky. "I'll take care

possible? You're so

the diaper changes, bottle feeding, and putting the baby to sleep. You don't have

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 in every way I can. Please, my dear wife, I know this year will

finally put Amelia's mind at ease. Her eyes sparkled

didn't want to disturb them, so he

door of the room, Celeste happened to step out and looked at him in

What brings you

inside?" Justin's voice