Love Burnt Baby Stayed (by Nina R.Calder) novel Chapter 282

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The place was as bright as day.

Every detail appeared vividly before her eyes, as if the world had suddenly come into sharp focus.

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Just a moment ago, everything was shrouded in darkness, so black she couldn’t see her own hand, leaving her with a sense of emptiness and defeat.

Now? It was absolutely breathtaking.

Flowers were everywhere around Briana, surrounding her completely.

She was lost in a sea of blooms.

Beneath her feet lay a red carpet, strewn with red rose petals.

The rooftop was covered in flowers, making it feel like she had stepped right into a fairytale garden.

At the far end of this sea of flowers was Shepard, holding an ice–blue bouquet.

He was dressed in a crisp white suit with a bow tie.

He looked just like a prince charming.

The moment Briana saw Shepard, she realized it all.

All that stuff about working late and handling business? Total cover–up,‘ she thought.

He’d been fooling her, hiding all of this behind her back. Olivia was in on it, too!‘ Briana realized.

Turns out, the whole point was to get her here and blow her mind with the biggest surprise ever!

Briana was so surprised and touched that her hand flew to her mouth, her eyes brimming with tears.

No wonder Olivia wanted me to go all out with my outfit, Briana thought.

Shepard is really proposing! Briana realized.

Oh my gosh! Briana freaked out a little.

Is it too late to rush and fix my makeup? she wondered.

Briana stayed rooted to the spot, not taking another step forward

It didn’t matter

If she wouldn’t go to Shepard, he’d come to her instead

With the bouquet in hand. Shepard started walking toward her, closing the gap between them with every step until he was standing right in front of Briana

“Briana, Shepard said. He was softer than ever right now

His usual distant, icy demeanor had completely disappeared

Briana kept her hand clamped over her mouth, stammering You, what are you, oh my gosh!

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She stomped her foot, her whole body itching to just spin around and bolt out of there.

It was all happening way too fast.

But when Briana spun around, she suddenly realized she was surrounded by familiar faces.

All her closest friends and family, the people who meant the most to her, were right there.

Of course, Richard and Isabelle were present, showing their support.

There’s no way they’d miss such a big moment for their son and his wife.

Even Charles and Camila showed up.

‘Even Camila’s here!‘ Briana thought.

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Olivia was there, obviously. When she noticed Briana glancing at her, she stuck out her tongue with that playful grin of hers.

But what really blew Briana away was seeing Evelyn and Wrenley there, too!

Weren’t they supposed to be off on some island vacation? When did they even get back to Belaris?‘ Briana wondered.

‘And how did I not hear a single thing about it?‘ she thought.

Both Evelyn and Wrenley were beaming with warmth and affection.

After all, Evelyn and Wrenley were the masterminds behind getting Shepard and Briana together; they’d been the ultimate matchmakers.

Now, seeing the couple so blissfully happy, both ladies felt proud and deeply accomplished.

“What are you standing there for?” Charles called out, breaking the silence. “Shepard, time to show us what you’ve got!”

Olivia chimed in right away, “Exactly! We’re all here, cameras rolling! Come on, come on! You’ve practiced this a ton, now it’s showtime!”

Camila led the applause, clapping enthusiastically. “You got this, Shepard!”

“You got this!” everyone else shouted.

The whole crowd burst into applause, cheering him on.

Briana broke into a radiant smile, her vision blurred by tears of joy.

Her eyes found Shepard again.

The moment she turned around, Shepard knelt down on one knee.

He raised the bouquet and called out, “Briana”

Briana reached out, cradling the flowers in her arms. “You even remembered, ice blue is my favorite.”

I always remember what you love, Shepard said gently.

“Why did you suddenly make it so romantic and bring everyone here?” Briana bit her lip, feeling flustered. “I wasn’t prepared for this at all.”

“Because I realized we needed a new beginning, and I’ve always owed you a truly romantic moment,” Shepard said.

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She stomped her foot, her whole body itching to just spin around and bolt out of there.

It was all happening way too fast.

But when Briana spun around, she suddenly realized she was surrounded by familiar faces.