Chapter 721 Grace and Quentin Confess Their Feelings to Each Other 2
He lowered his head.
His prominent nose was touching hers.
Their breaths were clearly audible, so close.
He took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. "If I'm being honest, I would choose you. I know it sounds harsh, but my gratitude toward my mother doesn't mean I can overlook how important you are to me."
"She may have been absent during my childhood, but I've always appreciated her sacrifices."
"Being with you, though, brings a depth of feeling that I've been yearning for. Despite the ups and downs in our relationship and her disapproval of us, I know you're where my heart truly belongs."
His voice was domineering yet gentle. "Please understand, this isn't about who I love more; it's about the future I want to pursue and the love I'm willing to fight for."
She nodded, holding him tightly.
In the end, her tears soaked his clothes.
The night wind blew, the curtains fluttered, and their embracing figures were particularly clear in the dark.
"Don't cry anymore, okay?"
"Okay."
After wiping her tears, he placed a cherished kiss on her forehead.
"Then go to sleep quickly, don't stay up late."
"What about you?"
"I'll go to sleep too."
After Grace closed her eyes again, Quentin left the room.
But as soon as he left, she opened her eyes.
She checked the time; it was past nine in the evening.
It wasn't too late.
She picked up her phone and sent a message to Jessica.
[Jessica, if I decide to forget everything, forget all the unpleasantness and sadness, and also forget the mistakes his mom made against me, and get back together with him, would you laugh at me?]
Jessica replied quickly: [Of course not.]
[Grace, if you can find happiness, I will definitely be happy for you and bless you.]
[Do you mean Quentin proposed to you and promised to marry you?]
Grace replied: [Not yet, but he has already prepared the ring and said he wants to be with me.]
Jessica replied with concern: [Fool, he hasn't taken any real action yet, and you're already eager to forgive him and be moved.]
[Don't be so quick. At least wait until he kneels with the ring and proposes to you, takes you to the Marriage Registry Office to get married, then it counts.]
[You are too soft-hearted, that's why you always get hurt.]
After saying that, Jessica continued.
[But I understand you, I know you just love him too much.]
[Just like I did back then, as long as there was a glimmer of hope, I would go for it without hesitation. Grace, I want to tell you that I will always stand by your side, and I will support you unconditionally as long as you decide.]
[Quentin has hurt you, so I hate him.]
[But if you get married and he becomes your husband, cherishing and loving you for a lifetime, then I won't hate him anymore.]
Grace was amused by her last two sentences.
[You already have three kids, and you still hold grudges like a little girl!]
[Of course, because he deserved a beating back then, but my impression of him has improved a lot now.]
After chatting with Jessica, Grace thought for a long time.
In the end, the answer was that she was willing.
After leaving the bedroom, Quentin immediately went to check the ring box.
When he opened it, it was empty.
Without hesitation, he went straight to the parking lot.
At the same time, he made a call, his voice extremely concise, "Are you asleep?"
Receiving Quentin's call, Caroline was thrilled.
She was so happy that she quickly sat up in bed, answering in a clear voice, "Not yet, Quentin, is something wrong?"
"Yes, I'm coming over to see you now."
"Alright, drive slowly, I'll wait for you at home."
Caroline responded sweetly.
After hanging up the phone, she immediately got out of bed and started picking out clothes from her wardrobe.
Caroline looked back and forth several times and tried on several outfits in front of the mirror.
In the end, she chose a light purple dress with a white shawl, looking both elegant and playful.
After changing clothes, Caroline anxiously waited at home.
This was the first time since their engagement that he had called her so late to come to her house.
Was Quentin missing her, coming over so late?
The more Caroline thought about it, the more excited she became.
After waiting for half an hour, Quentin finally appeared at the living room door.
"Ms. Stewart, Mr. Taft is here," a maid excitedly announced.
Hearing this, Caroline immediately tidied her clothes and hair, then eagerly walked over.
Quentin had already taken a shower, so he was wearing casual home clothes.
Without his formal attire, he seemed much more approachable, lacking the usual cold and distant demeanor. Caroline found him much gentler.
"Quentin, is there something important? Why did you come over so late?" Caroline asked excitedly.
Quentin nodded, "Is it okay if I come to your room to talk privately?"
Caroline immediately nodded, "Sure!"
With that, she took Quentin's arm and happily went upstairs.
However, as soon as they reached the room, Quentin's first words made Caroline feel like she was in an ice cellar.
"Where's the ring? Give it back to me."
He looked at her, his words blunt and without any tact.
Caroline could only play dumb, "Quentin, what ring? I don't understand what you're saying."
"Caroline, I hope you can be honest. Although you're willful and have many spoiled traits, you've always been a kind girl to me. Please don't lie or deceive me."
"I'll ask you again, where's the ring?"
Caroline bit her lip, refusing to tell the truth.
Quentin patiently asked again, "I'm talking about the ring I left on my desk this afternoon. What? Was I not clear enough?"
Caroline's face turned pale.
"If you insist on making me check the surveillance footage..."
Before he could finish, Caroline immediately started crying, "Fine, I admit, I took the ring."
"It's just a ring, is it worth making such a fuss over?"
"And that ring was meant for me anyway, I just took it early."
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