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!"

quickly hiding behind

a warm glow over the

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

couldn't help but succumb to Steven's passionate embrace as her

were red and teary, yet

he pulled her closer. "Don't worry, Amelia. I'll protect you and our child with all my might. I'll make sure both of you

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

going to marry you," Steven said, his heart racing

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

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

he thought about how busy he'd been, not even preparing a proper proposal. His voice grew husky. "I'll take care of you and our

possible? You're

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

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

words finally put Amelia's mind at ease. Her eyes sparkled like two radiant pearls, filled with hope

He didn't want to disturb them, so

the room, Celeste happened to step out and

What brings

Justin's voice was deep and

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