บท 498: Chapter 498 – I’m Sorry for Being a Coward, but I Had My Reasons

"Will you marry me?" Robert asked seriously. Giselle's heart stopped. Suddenly, tears stung her eyes and she was so stiff, she couldn't answer him.

Robert came to his senses. He brought out a ring and went down on one knee, but Giselle was shaking with tear-filled eyes. He was disheartened. Where did he go wrong? Thinking that she would be happy, all he saw in her eyes was sadness.

"I can't marry you. I'm sorry," she murmured regretfully, even though it was all she ever desired. Robert stiffened, rising to his feet and pulling his chair to sit right next to her.

"Why can't you marry me? Aren't I handsome enough? Or am I not good enough for you?" Giselle smiled through her tears, captivated by his handsome features and amusing words.

Robert thought it was because he was too straightforward and had not expressed his emotions to her.

"Giselle, I've loved you for years. Do you know how hard it has been to keep it all in?"