The entire hall seemed to stop breathing. Anaïs stared at him. Her eyes became glossy. For a moment, she couldn’t speak. Then she smiled and nodded continuously. “Yes. Yes, I’ll marry you.” She jumped. Clapping her hands like a little girl. Lucero’s face immediately transformed into relief, then happiness. He slipped the ring onto her finger, stood, and pulled her into his arms. Honestly, he had fifty percent confidence that she would agree to his proposal. Now that she did, he felt like a burden had been lifted. Instead of applause, the audience erupted into whispers. Nobody expected today’s drama. Lucero frowned and looked at the crowd. Someone started clapping first. Everyone turned to the person to see that it was Auguste. Then someone joined in, one of those ladies who had insulted Anais. Then the other two followed. Seeing them clapping, more people clapped too. Soon everyone was clapping and cheering. Because they felt that if they didn’t, something terrible would ha
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