Chapter: 1150

Drawing a steadying breath, he continued, "Now everything's in place. Stella, will you marry me? Let me spend the rest of my life proving that my heart will always beat with yours."

Tears gathered in Stella's eyes as she looked at the usually composed man before her, now fidgety like a boy, and couldn't help but laugh softly. "You get nervous too? I thought nothing ever rattled you."

William chuckled, though his gaze remained serious. "Only you make me feel like this."

In every other challenge, William never feared failure. But with her... it was different.

Stella extended her hand slowly. "Yes, I do."