Love Burnt Baby Stayed (by Nina R.Calder) novel Chapter 283

Chapter 283

Chapter 283

They were husband and wife, partners, the most intimate couple in the world.

For the decades ahead, they would spend every moment together, side by side.

“Say yes!” Charles cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted, “Come on, say yes, Briana!”

“That’s right, say yes!” someone said.

“Come on, just nod, Briana!” the other one said.

“Don’t overthink it!” someone added.

Everyone kept urging her, not letting up.

Shepard was getting more and more anxious.

He was sure Briana would say yes.

But those few seconds of waiting felt like torture.

He kept his eyes locked on Briana, not daring to blink, scared he’d miss even the tiniest shift in her face.

Finally, Briana said softly, “I do.”

She repeated, “Shepard, I do.”

Shepard stood up and pulled her into a tight embrace.

Briana wrapped her arms around him, holding him just as close.

In that moment, as they held each other, their hearts were closer than ever.

Dazzling fireworks exploded overhead, lighting up the sky.

One after another, bursts of color bloomed above them.

A spectacular fireworks show was just getting started.

Briana looked up in surprise, her eyes wide as she watched the fireworks light up the night sky.

“It’s so beautiful,’ she said, her voice full of awe. “You put so much thought into this!”

Under the fireworks, it was just the two of them.

It was so romantic, so magical.

But that wasn’t all.

Drones soared into the sky, gradually forming the words. [Marry me.J

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All the screens on the distant skyscrapers lit up at the same time, displaying a single message that says Briana, marry me

Fireworks, drones, and Shepard had reserved every single screen on the skyscrapers in Belaris.

Shepard had pulled out all the stops for this proposal.

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He just wanted to give them a memory they’d cherish forever.

Briana broke into a radiant smile.

In that moment, she felt like the happiest person alive, no contest.

The one she loved was right by her side.

Her family was right there with her.

Everyone she cared about was there, witnessing her happiness and joy.

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“It’s so beautiful,” Briana breathed, her eyes shining. “Really, it’s gorgeous… All of this, just for me. I never imagined someone would go all out to give me such a spectacular surprise.”

Shepard’s voice was deep and gentle. “As long as you love it, that’s all I wanted.”

“Love it? That’s not even close… I adore it,” she replied.

Briana gazed up, her eyes sparkling as the fireworks bloomed overhead, their dazzling brilliance dancing in her pupils.

All across Belaris, people watched as Shepard’s grand romantic display unfolded before their eyes.

“When did you start planning all this?” Briana asked, still stunned. “You just got out of the hospital… So you were already working on this while you were still there?”

“Yes,” Shepard replied.

Briana paused, thinking it over. “I always thought you were just busy with work, but you were actually planning this whole proposal behind my back.”

“Exactly,” Shepard said with a grin.

Briana gave him a playful punch, giggling. “You’re seriously a pro at keeping secrets!”

“You bet,” Shepard said with a smirk. “If you’d figured it out, you wouldn’t have that surprised look on your face right now.”

Seeing Briana’s radiant, satisfied smile, Shepard felt that everything he’d done was more than worth it.

“How did you convince everyone to go along with this?” Briana asked, glancing at their friends and family laughing nearby as balloons drifted into the air. “They all kept your secret and helped you plan everything. Even Wrenley came back from the island.”

Shepard grinned. “They just want to see you happy, Briana.”

Those words made Briana’s eyes grow misty.

Noticing Briana’s gaze, Olivia called out with a bright smile, “Briana, come over here! There are so many balloons. Let’s write our wishes on them and let them fly!”

“Okay, I’m coming!” Briana replied.

Briana hurried over.

Shepard followed close behind her.

Briana passed the balloon to Shepard to hold, then took a pen and carefully wrote four words on it.

Grow old together.

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After she finished, she and Shepard both held the string, then released it together.

The balloon slowly drifted upward.

Carrying their heartfelt wishes, it floated off into the distance.

Briana watched the balloon float away.

Shepard watched Briana.

Suddenly, he leaned in and kissed her on the cheek.

“Hey!” Briana exclaimed, a little surprised. “Why did you sneak up on me like that?”

“I almost forgot a really important tradition,” Shepard said.

“What?” Briana asked.

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“After you said yes, I was supposed to kiss you,” Shepard replied, acting all solemn. “Can’t believe I nearly missed that part.”

Briana giggled, unable to hold back her playful smile.

She rose up on her tiptoes and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. “Don’t worry, you’ll have all the time you want to kiss me later. When we get home, you can smother me with kisses if you want.”

“It’s different,” Shepard said.

He bent down, leaning close to her ear. “Should I make up for it right now?”

Briana shook her head, smiling. “Not now.”

There were so many people here. She felt too embarrassed, too shy with everyone watching.

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