Chapitre 153: [Bonus chapter] Proposal

When a tear rolled down my cheek, I could feel everyone's relief. From my peripheral vision, I could see how everyone's lips stretched from ear to ear, eyes on me. Meanwhile, I kept my eyes on Hugo.

He shrugged, smiling, closed-lipped. The twins sang harmoniously from the side while Winter and Nathan played other instruments; I never thought they had such a talent. Actually, I was unsure if they were good, but the song they were singing brought a powerful impact on the atmosphere. 

'He really prepared a grand reception for this,' I whispered in my head before I smiled. Taking a deep breath, I marched along the gravel pathway. Thanks to the candles on either side of it, I could see the path properly. 

Every step, my heart hammered against my ribcage. Not because I was nervous or scared, but because I was... emotional. My heart felt wobbly and I could literally feel it melt every passing second.