“I want to marry you,” Jupiter replied simply. Honestly. Without pretense.He went down on one knee. The carefully prepared words never made it out in full.“But, Jupiter…” The woman bit her lip, her gaze turning somber as she looked at him. “I can’t. I’m not ready to get married.”The ballroom suddenly felt unbearably quiet.“What do you mean?” Jupiter asked, still kneeling—then slowly trying to stand. All the sweet words he had memorized vanished instantly. His eyes fixed on the woman before him, disbelief plain on his face.“We’re too different,” she continued. “And I… I still want to focus on my career, J. You know it’s finally reaching its peak. I don’t want to waste that.”“Then what about us, Gabby?” Jupiter pressed, his voice tightening. “I would never stand in the way of your success. Whatever you want to achieve, I’ll support you—just like I always have. I only want us—”“No, J,” Gabriella Snow interrupted, her tone firmer now. “There are many things I must consider if I mar
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