Chapter: 1993

“It's necessary."

She fell silent, unable to counter his logic.

As Jonathan grasped her hand to guide her outside, Bethany quickly interjected, "The proposal's almost complete! Just ten more minutes, please!"

He nearly frowned, but her pleading gesture, hands clasped together, melted his resolve into laughter despite his frustration.

He gave in. “Ten minutes exactly. Not a second more."