Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 880

Chad didn't really care what anyone thought. He held Janice's hand firmly. "Well, that's that. You never truly wanted today's wedding to happen anyway. These days, people don't like having their spouses chosen through arranged marriages.

"Since that man doesn't know how to cherish you, why not marry me instead? Make me your husband."

It was a marriage proposal!

Gasps echoed through the hall. All eyes turned to the pair on stage, wide with disbelief.

The original wedding had collapsed, and now the guests were witnessing something even more dramatic—the bride being proposed to by another man.

For a moment, an electrifying buzz swept through the crowd. Watching the diverse expressions that flashed across people's faces—especially those of the bride's and groom's parents—was fascinating.

Frederick was stunned. Chad Hockney, a man of extraordinary talent, liked his naive and carefree sister?

Janice's ears rang. She stared blankly at Chad, who gazed at her with an affection she had never seen before.

In a low voice meant only for her, he murmured, "Can a nobody like him, with no background or influence, compare to me? You silly woman."

Janice snapped out of her daze. She must admit that no one would possibly object if she married someone like Chad.

Nicholas wouldn't oppose it, and the Garners would have no choice but to accept.

Her decision was instant. She raised her hand and spoke clearly. "Sure."

She had only meant to play along, pretending Chad would slip a ring onto her finger. But to her surprise, he produced a ring and slid it onto her hand.

"There's no going back now," he said.

Janice was momentarily stunned. She stared at the ring. It fitted her perfectly.

Her wedding dress today had been deliberately loose—she hadn't wanted to go through with the ceremony, though everyone had forced her. Yet Chad's ring was a perfect fit.

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