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Louisa suddenly felt that time was moving slowly. Even the boisterous voices that had been heard in the room seemed to have disappeared. Louisa's eyes filled with tears, she couldn't believe what was currently in front of her. Henry who looked at her nervously, Henry's hands shaking, and the ring in the velvet box. Louisa couldn't think of anything else anymore. “Oh God…” She mumbled, heaving an unbearable breath. And a tear fell down her cheek.

That's when Henry widened his smile even more. His left palm moved to grip Louisa's palm. “I give you all my promise, Louisa. I promise that after all the troubles we faced together are over. And all is well, I promise to propose and marry you." Henry paused. His heartbeat was increasing. “This ring will be a symbol of my promise and love for you. Will you accept this ring as well as my promise, Louisa?” Henry asked hopefully.

Without thinking, Louisa nodded her head quickly. "Yes... yes, of course, Henry." Louisa answered with a sad smile on