She looked at the man in front of her, the one who used to be so arrogant, who could turn his hand to make clouds, and flip his hand to
make rain.
At that moment, I was looking up at her with the most sincere attitude.
Zachary opened the velvet box.
What was inside wasn’t a diamond as big as a pigeon egg.
But it was a uniquely designed ring.
The main part of the ring was made of platinum, with a circle of tiny white diamonds around it, like a trail of stars.
And in the center of the star trails, there was a teardrop–shaped pink diamond.
The color and shine of that pink diamond were just like the main stone on her Galaxy necklace.
But what was more special was that, next to the pink diamond, there was a tiny, perfectly cut white diamond snuggled up to it.
It was like a lonely star had finally found its own guardian star.
The design of this ring perfectly matched that necklace, and also secretly echoed her feelings.
Zachary’s mind was super sensitive.
Gabrielle’s eyes got wet right away.
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She covered her mouth, trying hard not to let the tears fall.
She never thought that one day someone would go to so much trouble for her.
It wasn’t because of her family background, it wasn’t because of any benefit, it was just because she was her.
“Gabrielle.”
Zachary’s voice was low and gentle, with a kind of calming strength.
“I knew your past was full of pain and betrayal.”
“I knew you used to be disappointed in love and afraid of marriage.”
“I even helped you bury that Gabrielle from the past with my own hands.”
His gaze was intense and sincere, locking onto her eyes.
“But now, the one standing in front of you was Irene.”
“A free, brand new Irene who deserved the best of everything.”
“I, Zachary, wasn’t powerful enough to control the whole world.” “But I could promise you, in my world, you were the only one.”
“I wasn’t going to paint you some unrealistic big picture or make vague promises.”
“I only showed you with my actions that if you chose me, you wouldn’t regret it.”
“I gave you everything I could give you, respect, freedom, a sense of security, and all my love.”
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He raised the ring in his hand, his eyes totally determined.
“Irene, will you marry me?”
“Let me be the only star guarding you on your road ahead.”
No fancy words, no earth–shattering promises.
Zachary’s words were simple but powerful, and every word hit Gabrielle right in the heart.
She looked at the certainty and affection in his eyes, feeling the warmth of his palm.
All the things in the past, Timothy’s betrayal, the family’s indifference, all seemed to blur at this moment.
Instead, it was the warmth and hope this man in front of her gave her.
She used to think her life had already fallen into the abyss, with no more light.
It was him who pulled her out of the mud, gave her wings, and let her fly again.
He healed her inner wounds with his bossy tenderness.
Let her believe that there was still real trust in this world.
The tears finally couldn’t be held back, but this time, they were tears of happiness.
Gabrielle nodded hard, her voice choking.
“I was willing.”
“Zachary, I was willing.
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Hearing her answer, Zachary broke into the brightest smile he’d ever had.
That smile was brighter than the starlight in the garden.
He carefully picked up the ring and gently put it on Gabrielle’s ring finger.
The ring fit just right, like it was made just for her.
The cold touch came, but it made Gabrielle’s heart feel burning hot.
Zachary stood up and pulled her into his arms, holding her so tight it was like he wanted to press her right into his own body.
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