Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 839

Jayson looked straight into the camera, as if he could really see Ariel through the lens.

At that moment, the man everyone had always seen as untouchable looked defeated and self-mocking.

Even through the screen, something about it made people's chests tighten.

As Jayson said that line, the mood in the hall grew heavy.

Everyone's expression showed genuine empathy, as if they had been pulled right into Jayson's feelings at that moment.

Evelyn felt something twist inside her. She had always known Jayson was never one to wear his heart on his sleeve, but he had always been strong.

However, with Ariel, it was like he had been stuck in the dark for years, never seeing even a hint of light.

As his mother, her eyes burned. And she wasn't the only one.

Who would have thought they would witness the great Jayson confessing his long-hidden crush today?

The video kept playing, and the scenes kept shifting.

Jayson kept that habit of recording himself, as if he couldn't change anything that had to do with Ariel.

The footage changed.

"I bought you a crocodile-skin purse from my trip. You never even checked inside. There were custom-made matching bracelets with our names on them. Lastly, Ariel, will you marry me?"

"You can't fall asleep easily, and you're still not that comfortable around me. I keep pulling you into my arms at night. In the morning, I'll just say you couldn't resist me, and you won't even dare to argue. I just keep teasing you on purpose. Ariel, are you marrying me or not?"

"Today's your birthday. I've spent years abroad, and my cooking's decent now. I can make all your favorite dishes myself. You thought I'd ordered from some fancy chef. I've got it all planned out. Our wedding will be in the fall, your favorite season. So, Ariel, will you marry me today?"

"At the company team-building event, I saw someone from our circle eyeing you right away. Guess I really am petty. I couldn't even focus through dinner. You even smiled at him. Do you even realize how attractive you are? Whatever. Will you marry me today? I'm better looking, better built, and in better shape than any of them. So, your call."