Maybe the sound of the emergency brake came out from the phone, David hurriedly apologized, "Sorry, you are driving?"
"I'm okay."
Maisie did not expect David to bring her such breaking news. Fortunately, the car just drove a short distance out of the parking lot. Maisie found a place where she could park the car.
"Let me drive." Ezra unbuckled the seat belt and the two exchanged positions.
Then Maisie could continue to talk with David on the phone.
"I was taken aback." Maisie could not hide her surprise, "Shania ..."
David explained, "She doesn't believe I love her, saying that only marriage can prove that."
Maisie did not know what to say. Most people would choose to take it slow to let time prove one's sincerity, like Nancy and Noel.
But Shania chose to take the risk of marriage.
Although Maisie knew that since David had now made such a decision, he would certainly be sincere to Shania. However, she still felt somewhat distressed for her, "Silly girl."
Maisie was indeed worried about Shania, perhaps because she had experienced of being hurt.
"Dear Maisie, I am not silly." Suddenly a girl's voice came from the phone, which sounded very bright and cheerful. It was Shania.
Maisie did not expect Shania was also there. After a moment of embarrassed silence, she hurried to explain, "Sorry, Shania. I didn't mean that..."
Shania chuckled, "I know, I can feel your concern for me."
Shania's words nicely relieved Maisie and made Maisie like her immediately, because Maisie could feel that Shania was a lively girl who was easy going.
"David, I want to eat strawberries. Wash some for me," said Shania, obviously for getting David away.
Then Shania chuckled again and said, "I know you are thinking that it is too impulsive and silly for me to ask for marriage, but I did it because I know David well."
"Since he came to me, he must be sincere to me. I don't need him to do much to prove his sincerity. The fact that he dares to marry me is already his greatest sincerity."
"Indeed." Maisie felt relieved at once. It seemed that Shania really knew David very well.
Shania added, "Besides, even if he is not sincere, I have nothing to lose. I've got over the most painful period when he ignored me. What else could beat me down?"
"I'm glad that you are so optimistic." Maisie did not know what to say. Shania was sober-minded enough. As an outsider, she did not need to say anything more. Shania could deal with everything well.
Shania continued, "David told me about you and your family. I'm on your side. Since they do not love you nor respect you, then you do not need to treat them as parents."
Maisie said softly, "Thank you for supporting me. I'm almost out of touch with them. But you, if you are gonna live with David here, it is inevitable to have contact with them."
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