It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 1477

"I will take responsibility for what happened last night," Tom said, as he placed his coffee mug slowly on the table after taking a sip.

"What?" Patricia was left completely confused. She didn't understand what Tom meant.

"I said, I'll take responsibility," Tom repeated. He let his eyes settle upon her face. He knew that it had been her first time, and he decided to man up and do the right thing.

"But that's not what I want," Patricia said, biting her lower lip. She wanted to marry Tom because she loved him dearly. But if he decided to marry her just because he had had sex with her and wanted to take responsibility, she'd rather part ways with him. She wanted his love, not just his hand in marriage.

"Did you just turn down my offer?" Tom narrowed his eyes, which made her hair stand on end.

"No, that's not what I meant. I just don't want a marriage without love." Patricia raised her head and looked at him right in the eye. She had changed a lot after she had fallen in love with him, and she had once believed that she would be happy as long as Tom was with her. But after having witnessed Michelle's marriage, she realized that she couldn't live like that. She wanted him and his heart wholly.

"I have no idea what you mean. I am willing to marry you. Of course, you can turn me down. But I'm warning you, you have only one chance. If you refuse me now, then I will leave once and for all." Like Edward, Tom was too proud to accept the fact that he was turned down by a woman.

"I... I need some time to think about it." Patricia lowered her eyes and looked at her interlocked hands on her lap. She thought to herself, 'Why? Why is this so different from the romantic proposal that I've dreamed of? Just say that you love me, and I'll accept the marriage proposal in a heartbeat. But why does it sound more like a threat than a marriage proposal?'

"Okay. But I hope that you won't take too long," Tom said coldly. He had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth and had grown up to be a dominating man. He wanted to always be the one to take the lead in everything, including his marriage. He was not a man who was willing to admit defeat, especially in front of a woman. His ego would never let him.

Patricia was a little frustrated, but she knew that she couldn't run away from reality. She loved Tom so much, and couldn't bear leaving him. So she would eventually say yes to him. But before that, she wanted to ask Tom a question.

"Tom, may I ask you something?" she asked. Tom nodded slightly, and she continued, "You want to marry me, right? But is it only for the sake of taking responsibility or is it because of love?" She stared at him right in the eye, trying to figure out his real thoughts. However, Tom didn't show any emotion on his face.