Chapter 117

• Ethan was still kneeling before me, his strong hand holding mine, his eyes locked onto mine with such sincerity that it sent my heart into a frenzy. The beautiful diamond ring sparkled under the soft lights of the rooftop, but nothing shone brighter than the love in his eyes.
• “Sophie Miller,” he said, his voice steady and full of emotion, “I know we’ve had a rough past, but I want us to start afresh. I want us to build something strong, something unbreakable. I love you, and I want you in my life forever. Marry me and make me the happiest man in the world.”
• My breath caught in my throat. The weight of his words settled deep inside me, touching every part of my soul. My vision blurred as tears welled in my eyes, and for a second, I couldn’t even speak. How did I get so lucky to be loved like this?