Chapter 118

• ZACH’S POV
• I took a deep breath, trying to find the right words to explain. “When I asked her before, it was in the heat of the moment. We were in a tense situation, and I needed to make sure she knew how I felt. But now… I want to do it properly. I want to give her the proposal she deserves. And I want her to know that this isn’t just about the will or any external pressure. It’s about us, about our future together.”
• Lily’s eyes softened even more, and she nodded slowly. “You’re thinking about the long term,” she said. “That’s important. Malia needs stability and love, especially after everything she’s been through.”