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!"

froze mid-step, quickly hiding behind a potted

a warm glow over the couple as they embraced tenderly.

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 become

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

were red and teary, yet

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

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

going to marry you," Steven said, his heart racing and his eyes turning red. "Without you, my life

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

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 of you or our

in his chest as he thought about how busy he'd been, not even preparing a proper proposal. His voice grew husky.

that possible? You're

to sleep. You don't have to lift a finger! And when the baby's a little older, we'll hire a nanny. The nanny can take care of the baby,

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 in every way I can. Please, my dear wife, I know this year will be difficult, but please

heartfelt words finally put Amelia's mind at ease. Her eyes sparkled like two radiant

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

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

What brings

Celeste, is Bella inside?" Justin's voice was deep