章 404: For Better Or Worse

Emily felt like a heavy boulder had come crashing down from the sky, crushing her hopes and dreams of a future with Noah. In mere seconds, his words shattered their shared vision of building a life together.

The knight wore a sombre expression as he looked at her.

"If you knew about this... then why did you propose?" Emily asked in a bitter tone.

Tears welled up in her eyes, ready to cascade down her cheeks. Anger, frustration, and unbearable sadness flooded her heart.

Noah reached out and pulled her into his arms.

"Because I love you, Emily. I love you so deeply, and I want nothing more than to marry you and start a family. There could never be anyone else for me." His voice trembled with raw emotion as he confessed. "You have no idea how much I despise myself for not being able to have you."