However, compared to the touched reaction of Catherine Vinton as a mother, the faces of the three Lancaster brothers darkened instantly.
Jasper scoffed in anger. "Damn it! What is Nicholas trying to do? What does he think he's doing? I knew this bastard was up to no good!"
Jerrick's expression was even colder than when he faced Alaric Sinclair. "Is that bastard trying to take advantage of the chaos to elevate his status?"
Julian's eyes narrowed behind his glasses. "It looks like he's trying to officially make his move."
Brianna chimed in softly from the side to salvage her brother's image. "He's not trying to make a move. My brother is just asking Serena for a formal title."
Jasper sneered. "He wishes."
Brianna blinked her large, expressive eyes, her tone incredibly soft. "But my brother prepared this for such a long time just to give Serena a surprise. He really worked so hard."
She looked as if she would burst into tears if they said one more word.
Jasper was speechless.
Was this little girl, just like Old Mr. Blackwood, a spy sent by Nicholas?
Even though the three brothers were cursing under their breath with thunderous expressions, they stayed where they were and didn't step forward to chase him away.
They just glared daggers at the bastard!
Meanwhile, under the gaze of everyone present, Nicholas had walked right up to Serena.
He looked at her.
The brilliant lights filling the venue seemed to become nothing more than a backdrop for him.
"Serena, the marriage agreement between the Lancaster and Blackwood families was arranged by our elders."
"But the fact that I like you is my own business."
His voice was very soft, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears.
"In the past, when you stood alone in the storm, I could only follow behind you."
"I didn't have the right to make choices for you, nor did I have the right to let everyone know that I wanted to stand by your side."
"Now, you are home."
"You have the Lancaster family, your grandfather, your parents, your brothers, and everyone who loves you."
"Because of that, I absolutely don't want you to be tied down by anyone because of a piece of paper."
He paused slightly here.
Then, under the shocked gazes of the entire crowd, Nicholas dropped to one knee.

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