Chapter 324
Chapter 324 The Proposal, Part Three
Lillian glanced at Sebastian’s rowdy friends and smiled. “Alright then-find me a violin p>
“You got it,” Cameron said, bolting off to grab one.
Turning back to Sebastian, Lillian smiled, her eyes shimmering. “You gave me forever; I’ll give you a promise to follow you through life and death p>
He gazed into her bright, lively eyes, a tender smile curving his lips as he nodded. “Alright p>
Cameron returned quickly, handing her a violin.
Taking it in her hands, Lillian stood amidst the endless sea of blue roses. Her white dress rippled softly in the evening breeze, a breathtaking vision that felt almost unreal, like a dream.
“Sebastian,” she said softly, “this song is my gift to you p>
The first notes spilled out, slow and melodious, like the gentle trickle of a stream; like ripples spreading endlessly across an ocean. The music wrapped the entire square in its spell, drawing everyone into its quiet, poignant beauty.
Beneath the shimmering neon lights, the world around her seemed like something out of a dream; no one dared to even blink.
As the melody built toward its crescendo, it painted an image in her mind-a ship sailing far into the horizon, two lovers standing at its bow, leaning into each other as they gazed out at the endless sea.
Together, until the very end, the beautiful music struck a chord in every heart present.
When the final note faded, a wave of thunderous applause erupted around them.
Sebastian walked up to her, took the violin gently from her hands, and passed it to Foster.
He clasped both her hands in his and looked at her with a solemn intensity. “Your promise-to follow me through life and death-I’ll keep it close to my heart. From this moment on, we’ll face everything together p>
Lillian murmured, nodding with quiet, steady conviction, as if sealing a vow.
Then, the night sky exploded with fireworks, brilliant bursts painting the stars in dazzling colors.
Instantly, the entire city lit up. Every towering screen, every glowing billboard flashed the same bold declaration: “Lillian, I love you p>
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Four bright characters cut across the skyline, spanning building after building, until they seemed to cover the entire city.
The grand proposal, one that had shaken the entire city of Solara, finally drew to its close.
At the Dune residence, Noreen sat silently by the floor-to-ceiling window of her room, her eyes dim as they followed the trail of lights outside.
From where she sat, those four bold characters were impossible to miss.
She hadn’t gone to the square, but she didn’t need to be there to imagine how overwhelming it must have been. Every letter felt like a blade, slicing deep into her heart. She wanted to stop it, to erase it all, but she couldn’t.
It’s time to let go, isn’t it? But even as the thought formed, her chest ached.
The door creaked open. Joel stepped inside, his gaze softening at the sight of the girl’s lonely silhouette framed against the window. He walked closer, his voice quiet but steady.
“Let him go,” he said softly. “Set yourself free. Trust me, sweetheart-one day, you’ll find someone who loves you the way you’ve always deserved p>
Silent tears traced down Noreen’s cheeks as she whispered, her voice trembling, “Should I really let go? Then why does it hurt so much? I know he doesn’t love me, so why do I keep breaking my own heart like this p>
Joel lowered himself to her level and wrapped her gently in his arms.
“It’s okay,” he murmured. “No matter what, no matter when, I’ll always be here for you p>
Meanwhile, at the Larson residence, a man stood quietly in the courtyard, eyes fixed on the distant lights. His emotions tangled into something sharp and unspoken.
That little girl from all those years ago had grown up. He’d always thought of her as nothing more than a younger sister…
So why did his chest ache now, this strange, bitter tightness he couldn’t quite name?
The citywide proposal had stunned all of Solara, leaving everyone talking about it; yet by the next morning, there wasn’t a single news report.
It wasn’t hard to guess whose doing that was.
Meanwhile, Lillian sat at the dining table, her phone in hand.
Not a single headline, not a single thread-nothing about the night before, not even on the
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forums Natalie had mentioned.
Across the table, Sebastian sliced into the cod on his plate, then offered her a piece with his fork. “Eat first; you can check later p>
Lillian took the bite, savoring it, then shot him a sly smile. “So… whose idea was that proposal last night p>
Sebastian reached over, smoothly sliding her phone out of her hand as he leaned in, his voice low. “Why don’t you take a guess p>
Seeing the playful glint in his eyes, Lillian rolled hers. “It definitely wasn’t you. Something romantic? My guess is Cameron came up with it p>
His expression shifted, sharp and dangerous, as he pulled her closer. “In front of your fiancé, you’re complimenting another man? You do realize that’s risky.” His deep voice was rich and magnetic, laced with a teasing edge.
“Fiancé? Really? Funny, I don’t remember that,” Lillian said with feigned innocence, her gaze darting left and right as if to play dumb.
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