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

the window, casting a warm glow over the couple as they embraced tenderly.

held Amelia 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

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

and

"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 thing tomorrow morning, I'll formally ask your father for

replied, her face slightly pale. "Mom and Bella are already talking to Dad about it in his room. They're trying to get him comfortable

Steven said, his heart racing and his eyes turning red.

with the Lovett family and your parents can't come to ask for my hand

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

swelling in 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 of

is that possible? You're

to sleep. You don't

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

Amelia's mind at ease. Her eyes sparkled like two radiant pearls, filled with hope for a happy

He didn't want to disturb them, so he quietly slipped

of the room, Celeste happened to step out and looked

What brings

is Bella inside?" Justin's voice

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