Chapter 484

Vivian Bennett’s slender fingers were focused on adjusting the tie at her waist.

She frowned slightly.

Clearly dissatisfied with how it was tied.

Liam Sullivan’s deep voice suddenly broke the silence.

"Marry me."

Vivian instinctively murmured, "Okay."

Her gaze remained fixed on the belt.

She hadn’t actually heard what he said.

Liam’s eyes darkened.

He cupped her face in his hands.

Forcing her to look at him.

"Did you hear what I said?"

His tone carried clear displeasure.

Vivian blinked in confusion.

"What? What did you say?"

She had heard him.

But the proposal was too sudden.

She didn’t know how to respond.

Marriage felt distant to her.

She was used to living alone.

Being proposed to so abruptly.

Left her feeling overwhelmed.

This happiness had come too quickly.

She wasn’t ready to accept it.

Liam noticed her hesitation.

He pinched her cheek helplessly.

"Forget it if you didn’t hear."

He masked the disappointment in his eyes.

"I won’t let you off so easily next time."

He understood her caution.

They had only recently confirmed their relationship.

They needed time to nurture their bond.

But he couldn’t help feeling disappointed.

He wanted to keep her firmly by his side.

Only then would he feel at ease.

Vivian breathed a silent sigh of relief.

She didn’t want to reject him directly.

So she smiled and changed the subject.

"I bought a lot of groceries. Let me make dinner for you."

Liam’s gaze softened.

"I’ll love anything you make."

Vivian shot him a playful glare.

"Are you doubting my cooking skills?"

Liam chuckled softly.

"I’m really not picky."

He had tasted too many delicacies.

Now, he only wanted food made by her hands.

Vivian laughed and walked toward the kitchen.

"You’re so easy to please."

Liam watched her retreating figure.

His eyes gradually deepened.

He picked up his phone and dialed Oliver Winston.

"Is that ring I threw away last time still there?"

His voice held a hint of embarrassment.

That daisy ring was specially custom-made for her.

He had thrown it away in a fit of anger.

Now, he regretted his impulsiveness.

Oliver chuckled lightly.

"I kept it for you."

"I knew you’d need it eventually."

A faint smile touched Liam’s lips.

"You can congratulate me in advance."

During dinner.

Vivian carefully served Liam dishes.

They smiled at each other.

The atmosphere was warm and sweet.

After the meal, they sat embraced on the sofa.

Like an ordinary married couple.

Liam looked at her in his arms.

His longing for the future grew stronger.