Chapter: 1290

He just couldn't bear the thought of fading away from her life entirely.

After a long stretch of silence, he finally spoke, his voice soft.

“Bethany, I'm sorry. I must have been a burden to you for a long time."

"You don't have to belittle yourself like that," she replied, her tone gentle yet firm. "I just want to see a good man like you find happiness."

"I will. I'm planning to propose to Shirley after we've spent more time together." His eyes lingered on her face, emotions churning beneath the surface, but he couldn't bring himself to say anything that might hurt her. Instead, he simply asked, “Will you be there?"