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

casting a warm glow over the couple as

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

succumb to Steven's passionate embrace as her voice

eyes were red and

going to be a father!" Steven's voice trembled with excitement as 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 live a good life! It's getting late now, but first

and Bella are already talking to Dad about it in his room. They're trying to get him comfortable with the idea to avoid stressing

marry you," Steven said, his heart racing and

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

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

afraid. I'll be right here," Steven said, guilt swelling in his chest as he thought about how busy he'd been, not even preparing a proper proposal.

is that possible? You're

worries, no worries. I'm an expert at multitasking!" Steven said reassuringly. "If you don't want 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

hair, his heart aching. "I know the next several months will be tough on you as you carry our child. I'm saddened that

Amelia's mind at ease. Her eyes sparkled like two

smile. He didn't want to

the door of the room, Celeste happened

brings

Bella inside?" Justin's

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