Will you marry me?

Ling Xiao's POV

"Xia Na, I have something to tell you."

"What is it?" She slightly nodded her head and waited for me to continue.

"I have been practising to tell you this for many days. Please cooperate with me." She pressed her lips tightly, holding back her laugh while making an okay sign with her hand.

"The thing is..." As soon as I began my proposal, her phone buzzed, cutting my words off.

I shut my eyes out of irritation.

She picked up the call, heading towards the balcony.

I gasped. "It's okay, Ling Xiao. You can do it."

I gathered my thoughts within minutes as she showed up and looked at me with pleaded eyes. "I'm so sorry, honey. I've got to go back to the office. There's some urgent work. I promise we'll continue our talk in the evening." She leaned inward and gave me a peck.

I clenched my jaw, watching her leave. I vigorously picked up the fork and threw it into the salad. "I failed!"

Little did I know the evening would take forever to come.

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