Goodbye My Arrogant Ex (Marguerite and Leonard) novel Chapter 174

He couldn’t help but imagine a life with this woman—a real family, where he could openly cherish her, care for her, and give her everything she deserved.

After hearing his decision, Marguerite didn’t argue any further. Since he’d made up his mind, and both their families cared deeply about this, she didn’t see the point in standing in the way.

She’d never once regretted being with Leonard. At first, she told herself it was just a family arrangement—after all, she’d already been through one failed relationship, and nothing could hurt her now, right?

But looking back, she realized she’d been wrong.

She’d found someone truly worthy of her trust, someone she could rely on. Somehow, without even noticing, she’d grown attached to him. Maybe she’d even fallen for him.

The feeling was so subtle, so delicate, that Marguerite sometimes didn’t even recognize it herself. But love had quietly taken root.

Whatever it was, she was ready to marry him now—and she thought about his needs constantly, almost without realizing it.

“Marguerite, you have to know—then, now, and always—once I’ve chosen you, I’ll always stand by you. No matter what happens, I want to be the first person you turn to. I’ll do everything in my power to protect you.”

He hesitated, then added, “I won’t pretend things aren’t complicated on my end. Winifred is a problem I haven’t managed to solve yet. But I’m working on it. She’s started physical therapy at the center. If a miracle happens and she walks again one day, I’ll finally be free of that burden.”

“All right, I get it,” Marguerite nodded, agreeing to his plan.

The idea that they were finally getting engaged still felt surreal. None of this had ever really been planned—it was as if she were drifting through a dream.

As they discussed the details, Leonard’s phone rang.

“Leo, I’m still at the Rehabilitation Centre for therapy, but it’s so late and they won’t let me leave. They say I didn’t meet my goals for today and refuse to let me go home. I feel awful. I really don’t want to keep going.”