After pondering for a while, Fiona was eventually convinced that Ethon actually made sense. It was true that people only posted about the highlights or the best moments of their life. Rarely did they post about things that would make them look bad.
She then realized that she was a bit too sentimental. Was there anyone who didn't have any worries at all? Everyone had their own worries one way or another. Even Ethon, who was born to a wealthy family, had his own problems.
"Ethon, I'm sorry. I was being too sensitive," Fiona blurted out, sobbing. A look of guilt spread across her face.
"What are you talking about? It's perfectly normal for anyone to hide their true feelings. If we expose ourselves all the time, will our wounds ever get healed? When they turn into scars, they will fade away slowly. Your parents are your parents. We're totally different. You were brave enough to forge your own path," Ethon said, smiling warmly as a trace of tenderness filled his eyes.
Fiona smiled affectionately at him. The moment their eyes met, a sense of romance arose in the air.
She bit her lower lip and smiled shyly. "Ethon, I'm so glad I have you."
All of a sudden, Ethon knelt down on one knee. He held Fiona's hand and said affectionately, "I didn't really prepare anything, but I promise that I will give you everything I have. Nana, I've imagined my proposal to you many times. I had so many ideas. I went back and forth. Should I do it in a fancy restaurant or a quiet beach? But nothing compares to this moment right now with you. Will you marry me?"
She remained silent for a while.
Generally, there are two things that brought happiness to a person. One is to have a career and a job that one loves and enjoys doing. The other is to be with the person you love.
Some parents tend to be quite conservative. When their children are still in university, they insist that their children should focus on their studies first. However, the minute the children graduate, the parents get anxious and start arranging blind dates for them, marriage for some even. However, that's not how love and marriage should work.
One should marry the person one truly loves. Sadly, not everyone gets to experience true love in their lives.
"I... Yes, I'll marry you!" The excitement in her voice was undeniable.
Ethon grinned from ear to ear and urged gently, "Let's go to the Marriage Bureau right now."
Fiona was dazed for a moment. She didn't expect that Ethon would be in such a rush. "Wait… Wait. I don't have my household register with me."
"It doesn't matter. I have some friends at the Marriage Bureau. Even if we don't have our household registers, we can register for marriage already," Ethon said in a low and soft voice, which gave Fiona a sense of security.
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