Ronald couldn't believe Kari was bold enough to do this. His Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice came out hoarse:
"Do you realize what you're asking, proposing right now? Do you know what this means?"
"I do."
Kari's eyes were filled with determination. "I'll be by your side for life, love you as I do now, forever, and never leave you."
Ronald's eyes reddened.
As he looked down, a tear dropped to the ground, blossoming into a radiant flower.
He reached out, taking the ring: "Okay."
He pulled her into his embrace, his voice breaking as he kissed her, trembling uncontrollably, "Kari, you can't leave me ever again."
Kari wrapped her arms around his waist.
"Okay."
Her voice was strong and clear.
...
The very next morning.
The couple headed to the city hall. The moment the official stamp hit their marriage license, Kari instinctively looked at Ronald.
Their eyes met.
Ronald carefully held the marriage license in his hands, his gaze filled with tenderness.
Fresh off the press, Kari posted on Facebook.
Ronald rarely shared his personal life online.
But today, he made an exception and posted on Facebook, "Moon has captured my heart."
The post featured their marriage license and a picture of their hands intertwined, the diamond ring sparkling on their fingers.
Within minutes of the post, Hannah called:
"Kari, did you and Ronald get married?"
Kari, glancing at Ronald who was driving, smiled broadly: "Yes."
"Congratulations!"
Hannah congratulated genuinely, "When's the wedding? I need to be the first to know!"
He had spent years striving in the Malone family, only to end up with nothing. She couldn't bear to think how he must be feeling.
Ronald appeared calm, not as upset as she had imagined, rather there was an indescribable sense of relief: "I'm okay."
He paused: "I'm good."
Kari thought he was just putting on a brave face, "It's okay, I'm not short of money, I can take care of you!"
Ronald chuckled, "Alright then, Mrs. Malone, thank you for your hard work."
Ronald truly began to enjoy his days off, busying himself with taking care of Kari.
He even started delivering meals every day, and soon, the entire studio knew about their blissful newlywed life.
Just then, Brittany returned.
Upon hearing the news, Kari immediately took Ronald to the airport—
At the airport, as Brittany saw them together, she guessed they were married and offered her congratulations.
During a meal together, with Ronald having been disowned, Isaac's gaze turned awkward.
It seemed he hadn't expected Ronald to be left without a fallback.
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