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

glow over the couple as they embraced tenderly. It

kisses gentle as he trailed them from her forehead to her flushed cheeks and finally to her lips. His

him deeply, couldn't help but succumb to Steven's

Her eyes were red and teary, yet

voice trembled with excitement as he pulled her closer. "Don't worry, Amelia. I'll protect you and our child with all my

already talking to Dad about it in his room. They're trying to get him comfortable with

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

we've been through, Dad knows how deeply you care for me. 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

bit her 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

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

possible? You're

to breastfeed, we'll just use formula milk. From now on, I'll take care of the diaper changes, bottle feeding, and putting the baby to sleep. You don't

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

eyes sparkled like

into a satisfied smile. He didn't want to disturb them, so

reached the door of the room, Celeste happened to step out

What brings you

inside?" Justin's voice was deep and