Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1236

"I..." Shanley remained frozen on one knee, holding the ring out, staring up at the girl he loved.

He had rehearsed this exact moment countless times in private. He’d even made Flint stand in as the female lead just to ensure the pacing was right. Everything had gone flawlessly.

So why, now that he was finally looking into Juniper's eyes, could he not form a single coherent sentence?

"I..." Shanley gripped the box, feeling as if someone had poured wet cement down his throat.

Speak! Just speak!

"Pfft—" Seeing Shanley malfunction, Luella couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Look at Mr. Schwartz! He's acting like a nervous teenager who forgot how to use words!"

The rest of the group exchanged amused, knowing looks. For such a ruthless corporate titan, this was pretty embarrassing.

"Hey, if you can't get the words out, I can propose for you!" Luella teased loudly. "Juniper might just become my wife instead!"

Shanley snapped his head toward her, looking entirely ready to murder Luella on the spot. He took a deep, shaky breath, turning his attention back to Juniper. "Juniper..."

"I accept." Juniper looked at him calmly, a soft smile blooming on her face as she extended her left hand. "Put it on."

Her siblings: "?"

Her friends: "??"

Wait, what? The fox hadn't even managed to say a single romantic word, and she was already saying yes?! Just like that?!

Melvin was still holding up his phone, trying to record the embarrassing moment to blackmail Shanley later. His sister was way too eager!

Ebony Fox looked up at the sky and let out an exasperated chuckle. Unbelievable.

"Huh?" Shanley blinked, totally derailed by how smoothly it had just gone.

"Weren't you trying to propose?"

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