Extinguishing his cigarette in the ashtray, Aldrich took her hand and asked in a hushed tone, âMarry? Whom?â
Selina met his gaze, saying, âDonât you wish to make me your wife?â
Aldrich, slightly stunned, responded, âYou want to marry me?â
Sitting up, Selina nestled into his arms.
âDo you not desire my constant presence, Aldrich? The surest way to remain with you is through marriage, isnât it?â
Aldrich pinched her chin, his eyes narrowed in bewilderment.
âWhatâs happening? Is there a problem?â
He was aware that the woman in his embrace harbored a desire to wed Brian.
Yet now, she was proposing marriage to him?
âDo you not wish to marry me, Aldrich?â Selina inquired.
âOf course I want to wed you, but you must elucidate what transpired.
â
Selina remained silent for a moment before divulging the details.
âI havenât mentioned that Rosalynn is the legitimate daughter of the Moreno family.
The jade pendant I tasked you with pilfering is their ancestral possession.
She was once sent away by my fatherâ¦â
Selina succinctly recounted the events.
Aldrich, in astonishment, found it hard to take in.
âIs Rosalynn truly the Moreno coupleâs daughter?â
This meant Brian would gain the support of another influential family?
âWell, Rosalynn is truly fortunate.
â
Selinaâs eyes glinted with envy.
Aldrich gazed at her, querying, âAnd you? Were you cast aside?â
âNo! Iâm here for you!â
Selina pouted.
Aldrich reclined on the bed, a faint smile playing on his lips.
âYouâre not seeking me out as a backer because you were cast aside?â