Anna gazed at Ethan. Moonlight flooded through them in silence.
She seemed somewhat fascinated and attracted by Ethan, looking up at his charming face.
"Ethan..."
Anna flushed immediately, girlish, pure and pretty.
Ethan's heart gave a flutter.
With effort he restrained himself from holding Anna i n his arms.
"Anna, what do you want to tell me?" He was so curious.
He waited for a while, but Anna just pursed her lips and kept quiet.
He was amused by her shy look.
"Tell me."
Anna took a deep breath and then said in a loud voice, "Ethan, let's get married!"
The waves could be heard in the sea wind from afar.
Ethan thought it was just a fancy, staring blankly at Anna for a long time.
"Ethan, what's wrong with you?" She chuckled happily like a little girl.
Ethan was stunned and then asked her loudly towards the wind.
"My bunny, what did you say?" He couldn't believe his ears.
Anna stood on the beach. The wind flicked her long hair over her face. She breathed deeply and yelled.
"Ethan, let's get married!"
Ethan was shocked, looking at her silently.
Their eyes met and her heart beat faster.
"Bunny..."
"Are you...serious?" Ethan's voice shivered.
Anna grinned and suddenly ran to him with her arms stretched out.
Anna hugged Ethan tightly.
Ethan froze.
They had kept a polite distance between them for many years. It's the first time Anna gave him such an intense hug.
Ethan was at a loss.
"Bunny, are you...drunk?"
He still could not believe it.
And he had thought Anna would give him some gifts a s a surprise.
Never had he expected her to marry him.
'Then is my dream coming true at long last?'
However, Ethan felt like he was dreaming.
"Ethan, let's get married formally."
Anna clung on to his shoulders, saying seriously.
Ethan was still in a trance.
He was too surprised to believe what had happened.
"Bunny, do you know what are you talking about?"
"Yes, of course."
Ethan's heart lurched. A bright smile spread across his face.
"Really? Are you really marrying me?"
"Is it true?" He held her shoulders, trembling, his eyes fixed on Anna.
Anna looked up at his handsome face tenderly.
Anna raised her hand to pinch his cheek, standing on tiptoe.
"What are you thinking about? I won't do that, but I admit he pushed me to make up my mind."
"Don't get me wrong! Though it's a wrench for me to let it go, after all I had been falling in it for a long time."
"But actually I'm sorry for myself as well. Look what I've missed these years!"
"Ethan, now I'm sure. Everyday I live with you I feel happy, and this's exactly what I want...I'm really clear about my choice."
Anna stood fronting the sea with her head on Ethan's shoulder, her eyes closed.
She looked dreamy and beautiful in the moonlight.
Ethan gazed at her tenderly, his voice soft.
"Thank you, Anna." "Finally, you are here."
Ethan picked Anna up from behind and twirled her around on the beach.
Their laughter was floating far on the sea.
They were bathed in the moonlight, which was soft and agreeable.
Anna clung to Ethan's chest with her arms around his neck.
Though she was familiar with his warm hug and scent, she somehow felt strange.
She knew she hadn't yet forgotten that man, whose scent was deep down in her mind.
And she needed more time.
Yet she didn't worry about it. Little by little, time would bring all the bad memories away.
"Ethan, I'm so lucky to have you in my life."
"I feel I'm not so hopeless, at least I meet you."
Ethan tightened his hug around her.
"My bunny, come on, this is exactly what I should say."
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