This feeling had been building for quite some time, and only today did Katherine fully grasp its depth.
âWhen did you plan all this?â
Shawn held her face, his thumb brushing away her tears.
âIâve had this in mind since the day you became my girlfriend.â
In that moment, Katherineâs heart swelled with love; she knew sheâd do anything for him, no matter how whimsical it might seem.
âAre you certain you wonât have regrets? What if I fall short of your expectations? Iâve decided against having children, and Iâm not giving up my career to be a housewife. In my youth, perhaps I would have considered it, but these days, I choose to prioritize myself. I might overlook your feelings at times, Iâm quick-tempered, and marrying me means signing up for a lifetime of that.â
Katherine listed her perceived flaws with frankness, her voice a rapid, nervous stream.
Shawn listened to each concern with unwavering patience.
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âWhat is it?â
âI donât love you for your strengths,â Shawn replied earnestly.
Katherine asked, âThen why do you love me?â
âIt just felt right,â Shawn admitted, struggling slightly to articulate his feelings.
âI had this feeling when I discovered you were Keyla, who shared her thoughts with me every day, speaking freely without holding back. It made me realize you were perfect for me in every possible way. We never considered this before, but trust meâthis is mutually beneficial.â
Katherine eventually discovered that Shawn hadnât stumbled into his business success; he had dedicated two years to self-study in business, laying the groundwork.
Her feelings for him, though, seemed destined from the start. Katherine sat upright and extended her hand towards him.
âIâd love to marry you.â
As Shawn fitted the ring onto her finger, he remarked, âThis seals it!â He cupped her face gently, giving her a tender kiss on the forehead.
âTomorrow, Iâll visit your folks to talk about our wedding plans.â
âThat sounds perfect.â
A flutter of excitement ran through Katherine. Just days before, her mother had been probing for updates from Shawnâs end. Now, with wedding discussions imminent, her parents were in for quite the surprise.
The following day, opting to skip work, Katherine headed back to her parentsâ house early. Returning from their morning jog, Turner and Agate greeted their dog affectionately, only to find Katherine waiting in the dining room.
âWhy are you here so early?â Agate inquired, looking around suspiciously.
âIs your job starting to fall apart?â Turner asked. âHow much money do you need?â
Katherine was slightly uncomfortable, a stark contrast to the usual playful exchanges with her parents. Her mind was too preoccupied for humor.
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