Chapter 323
Chapter 323 The Proposal, Part Two
Only then did she realize the entire central square was packed with onlookers, every single one of them watching the grand proposal unfold.
She never would have imagined he’d propose to her in front of so many people.
“Lillian.” His deep, magnetic voice echoed through the square.
Lillian looked around, but she couldn’t find him anywhere.
His voice came again, warm and steady.
“Lillian, every time I say your name, it feels like we’re a step closer. From the moment I met you in that cave, you became a part of my world. Every so-called coincidence after that-every encounter, every meeting-none of it was by chance. I planned it all because I wanted to carve
way, my way into your heart, to make you think of me, see me, care for me… and, along the fall for me. I reveled in it. I got lost in it. And the moment I realized you were in danger, it hit me- I’d already fallen deeply in love with you. So I pulled you into my world, determined to keep you safe, to see you happy. And now, as you step into this new chapter of your life, I want this day to be one we’ll never forget. Lillian, marry me. Let me spend the rest of my life by your side p>
“Marry him, marry him, marry him!” The moment his words faded, someone shouted; the chant spread like wildfire, echoing in perfect rhythm through the square.
Lillian wiped the tears from her cheeks. She looked toward him as he walked toward her, his gaze steady and unshakable; the love and devotion there wrapped around her like a tide, pulling her in.
Sebastian stopped in front of her, lowered himself to one knee, and held out an intricately carved box. “As the head of the Austin family, I formally propose to you, Miss Lillian. Marry me; give me your life, your future. In pain and sadness, I will be there; in joy and happiness, I will still be there p>
Lillian stared at him, at his solemn, earnest expression, and smiled through her tears. “I cause
trouble p>
“I’ll handle it p>
“I’m not gentle p>
“I am p>
“I’m petty and jealous p>
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“There will only ever be you p>
His vows made her eyes glisten again, but this time her tears sparkled with happiness.
She tilted her head, gazing up at the brightest star in the night sky. In her heart, she knew-it was her mother, watching over her.
“I, Lillian, accept Sebastian’s proposal. In life and death, we stay together p>
In that moment, she knew-this man was her choice; her forever, with no regrets.
As her words fell, the square erupted with cheers.
Sebastian opened the box. Inside, set against a black velvet lining, was a stunning ring; a teardrop-shaped blue diamond surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds, its brilliance breathtaking-noble, mysterious, eternal.
“This ring is called Eternity,” he said softly. “It represents love that never ends, and my love for you, unwavering and endless p>
The crowd stared in awe, their shock plain on their faces.
Cameron folded his arms and let out a low whistle, grinning. “Sebastian, you really went all out. Giving her the Austin family’s heirloom ring as an engagement ring? That’s bold p>
Manny laughed. “Yeah… with that ring on her finger, no one’s ever going to dare cross Lillian again p>
With reverent care, Sebastian slid the ring onto her finger. The blue diamond caught the light, sparkling like a shard of starlight against her pale skin.
Watching the two of them, Cameron and the others broke into genuine smiles. Seeing them standing there, side by side, they finally understood-just how much the two had endured to reach this moment.
“Lillian,” Cameron teased, a playful glint in his eyes, “Sebastian practiced piano for an entire month just to pull this off for you. Don’t you think you owe him something for that p>
Manny chuckled. “Yeah, you should at least do something to show your appreciation p>
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