Chapter 568 Every Day Is a Good Day
Kenneth dared not open his eyes, fearing that all of this was only his imagination. If the one lying in the morgue is really Elise, if she really died, what should I do? He regretted not having made her his wife sooner and stayed by her side all the time, and he regretted having wasted his time dealing with the enemy… He regretted everything that had failed to prevent her death, and he even regretted that the person who died wasn’t him. At this very moment, he finally realized that he was so faint-hearted, he couldn’t bear the slightest possibility of losing Elise.
“Do you have to be so scared upon Faye’s death?” Just then, Elise’s voice sounded in his ear.
In an instant, his eyes took on a sober and calm expression. As he confirmed that she was still alive, his tense nerves relaxed at last. Letting go of Elise, he stared at her bright and clear eyes for a few seconds before walking out of the hospital without saying a word.
Even after the man’s figure disappeared completely from the corridor, Elise didn’t understand his purpose in coming here. However, she couldn’t get the embrace just now out of her mind. In the beginning, she had resisted him, but as time went on, she came to get along peacefully with him. And now, she no longer resisted or warned him when he got too familiar with her repeatedly. Where on earth has the devoted and affectionate Elise gone?
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In order not to worry Robin and Laura, Elise made a special trip back to the courtyard house, only to bump right into Alexander as soon as she reached the entrance.
Elise froze; the first thing that came to her mind was how Kenneth had embraced her just now. Her head buzzed, and she lost her ability to think. The only thing she was certain about was that she didn’t know how to face Alexander.
However, Alexander seemed to have a lot on his mind as well. Seeing Elise standing dazedly in place for a few seconds, he strode up to her, took her hand, and led her out of the house.
“Alexander?” Elise called out to the man while walking behind him. “Alexander, what’s wrong with you?”
Alexander wore a somber face without saying a word. After the couple got into the car by the side of the road, he suddenly produced an exquisitely designed box from his pocket. Then, he opened the box, revealing a pair of rings that rested quietly inside it.
Elise was stunned on the spot. For a moment, she was at a loss for words.
Alexander didn’t seem to be joking as he said earnestly in all sincerity, “This is Dring, the ring that I proposed to you with for the first time. It represents my determined and everlasting love for you. This ring is called The Blue Feather. There’s a myth in the diamond producing areas in South America that when the groom puts a blue diamond ring on the bride’s finger, they’ll find true love and be together for life. This is the most beautiful blue diamond that I found while inspecting the diamond mine in South America, and now I’m using it to propose to you again. Marry me, Ellie. I don’t care how apprehensive you are or how reluctant you are, but please allow me to be selfish for once by becoming my wife and letting me live and die with you.”
Elise instinctively did some mental calculations, and it had only been less than a week since her 18th birthday according to the date written on her ID. Perhaps he had wanted to take this ring out a few days ago, only to put it off until now for my sake. But can I really accept him just like this, with danger being present everywhere and a man who seems to be more than friends with me? Alexander’s such a kind person, and I don’t want to hurt him at all. But lying is itself hurtful.
Seeing that Elise didn’t answer him for a long time, Alexander lowered his voice with a somewhat hurt expression. “You don’t want to marry me?”
“Of course not!” Elise retorted, but she hummed and hawed without being able to say a complete sentence. “I-I just feel that this isn’t a good time to get married.”
“Does that mean you have no feelings for me anymore?” Alexander asked stubbornly.
“No, that’s not it!” Elise didn’t know how to explain it. “I love you, Alexander. I really do. But—”
“I’m only asking you if you’re willing to marry me. Just put all your apprehensions aside. Do you want to spend your life with me?” Alexander sounded determined. “I want to marry you. I’ve wanted to marry you in the past, and I want all the more to marry you now. If I have to wait until the future, I’ll think about it many times every single day. To me, no matter which day it is, it’s a good day as long as I get married to you on that day. This is what I think. What about you?”
Alexander could no longer comply with Elise’s wishes when it came to the subject of getting married and participating in each other’s lives. Only by getting married could it be justifiable for him to do everything in his power to stay by her side night and day. The photo on the news report had now been confirmed to be fake news, but he still had a lingering fear as he thought of it. I’d never allow such a thing to happen for real.
Elise noticed the resoluteness and determination in the man’s eyes. Seeing how determined he was, she felt as though his strength had flowed through the air into her heart. With that, the anxiety and hesitation within her slowly dissipated.
He’s right; why should I be worried or scared? It’s worth it as long as it’s Alexander that I’m gonna marry. Even if I’m worried that someone else’s presence will hurt our relationship, as long as I get married to Alexander, the dust will settle on everything. Naturally, I’ll be able to chase that guy away. I must’ve been too inexperienced in romance, which was why my heart fluttered for someone other than Alexander. As long as I get married and settle down, I’ll be able to get rid of everything. After all, Alexander’s my beloved.
“Alright. Let’s get married.” She wrapped her arms around Alexander’s neck. “Alexander, marry me today and make me your woman.”
Alexander hugged her back. “Thank you, Ellie. I’ll definitely keep you safe.”
“You fool.” Elise’s eyes moistened with tears. “You’re supposed to say that you’ll make me happy at this moment.”
However, Alexander merely hugged her even tighter without answering her. Her happiness might be incomplete without me, but as long as I can keep her safe all her life, it doesn’t matter even if I’m no longer present one day.
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The next day, Elise had a surreal feeling as she walked out of the city hall and stared at the marriage license in her hand. I’ve become Alexander’s wife just like this. It feels like a dream.
“Hmm? Honey, where’s your handbag? Honey?”
It wasn’t until Alexander called her “honey” twice that Elise realized he was calling her. “Hmm? What is it?”
Leaning closer to her, Alexander planted a kiss on her forehead. “They say that only a pregnant woman would have baby brain, but your mind’s confused as soon as we get married. Wait a minute while I get your bag for you.”
After the man left, Elise’s scalp was still tingling, and her cheeks burned. All of a sudden, she felt somewhat shy. Honey? Is that the difference between getting married to him and being unmarried?
Just then, Celina’s shrewish voice snapped Elise out of her romantic mood. “Elise? Why are you here?”
Elise looked up to see Celina and Edwin being marched toward her by a bunch of bodyguards. Judging from the way they looked, it was obvious that they were here to get married. Elise purposely mocked with a half-smile, “Congratulations on getting married, Miss Saunders.”
Such words instantly made Celina lose her temper, and she tried to lunge at Elise like a lunatic. “You b*tch! I’m gonna kill you! I’ll kill you!”
