Chapter 586: 586: Am I Crazy or Stupid?
Daddy! Come Home for Dinner!
However, Cindy might not have truly felt what he just said.
Adrian Zhekova held Cindy tightly, âIf you donât mind and arenât leaving now, then I wonât give you the chance to mind or leave in the future.â
âIâll tie you to me for my entire life, and no matter what happens, Iâll never let you go.â
He could be selfish.
It had been so hard for him to find such a good girl like Cindy, whom he cherished.
If he lost her, he might never find such a treasure again.
Upon hearing this, Cindy whispered, âIâve already given you a child, how could I leave?â
Even though it was a whisper, Adrian heard it.
âThatâs what you said.â Adrianâs mood was terrific at the moment, âSince youâve said so, I really will never let go. Never in my life.â
âSoâ¦â Cindy flushed, hesitated for a moment, and said, âIf youâre sure that even in the future you wonât mind my familyâs issues, then⦠the worry I had doesnât exist, and the reluctance for us to get married⦠is gone.â
Adrian was stunned for several seconds before he finally reacted.
âYou mean⦠you agree to marry me?â Adrian was both surprised and delighted, even his voice was trembling a bit.
Cindy could feel that his hand holding hers was also trembling.
With her face red, Cindy nodded, âActually⦠youâre right. There will be many more occasions like today in the future. Not just weddings, but Morgan, as a child of the Zhekova family, will have to be taken around to various families, and get to know the elders.â
âAt that time, how would we introduce him? As an illegitimate child? With an unclear name and unclear words?â Cindy said.
âItâs not just Morgan.â Adrian added quickly, âAnd you, too. I want to introduce you to others as my wife. You are my Zhekova familyâs daughter-in-law.â
Otherwise, how could he introduce Cindy?
As his fiancée, but how could her child be so big?
He could patiently explain to his close friends and siblings.
But when meeting more people, would he have to explain in so much detail to each one of them?
Moreover, he wasnât that close to those people, who knows what they would say behind Cindy and Morganâs backs?
After glancing left and right, Adrian continued, âI should be kneeling and proposing to you right now.â
Cindy got scared and shook her head in a hurry, âNo need!â
There was no need to be so formal.
And even if it was just seeing him on one knee, Cindy still didnât feel right about it.
How could he bend his knee?
Besides, Cindy never cared about such formalities.
Otherwise, she wouldnât have talked quietly with him about the wedding at this time.
If she cared about formalities, she would have found a suitable time and hinted at him before.
But now, when Cindy discussed it with him, it felt like an old married couple.
They didnât need a romantic proposal surprise; just as long as they discussed it, they could pick a day and go to the Civil Affairs Office to get their marriage license.
Adrian laughed and said, âThe current occasion is not quite suitable. After all, itâs Walter and Zhiqingâs wedding. It would be a bit impolite if I suddenly proposed here.â
Cindy breathed a sigh of relief and hurried to say, âNo need.â
âWe know each other so well, and as long as we agree, itâs fine.â Cindy whispered.
Adrian checked the time and said, âIf I suggest we go and get our marriage certificate right now, would you think itâs too hasty and that Iâm not taking it seriously?â
âRight now?â Cindy was surprised and could hardly keep her voice down, âBut now itâs Walter Wellsâ and Zhiqingâs wedding, how can we go and get our marriage certificate?â
âThereâs still time, itâs enough.â Adrian said, âWe can go, no need to queue up, we can get it done right away.â
Cindy: ââ¦â
âShall we?â Adrian asked again.
âWhat about Morganâ¦â Cindy looked back at the banquet hall.
Morgan was playing happily with Derek Smith and the others.
The kids had a bunch of delicious treats.
Frank Smith was holding a popsicle in one hand and a macaron in the other.
Morgan had a rose-flavored cake in one hand, and a chocolate pie in the other.
Angela Smith had turned her face into a little flowery one from eating.
Cindyâs words were as good as agreeing.
Adrian quickly said, âLeave him in the care of Oliver and the others, theyâll be fine, donât worry.â
Cindy nodded, âOkay.â
Adrian really didnât expect Cindy to agree so readily.
He also didnât expect that he would be able to achieve the marriage he had been yearning for.
What surprised Cindy was that Adrian didnât immediately grab her and leave.
Instead, he held both of her shoulders with his hands and said seriously, âThink carefully, once you receive the certificate this time, you wonât have a chance to leave, you have to be tied to me for the rest of your life.â
Adrian pondered for a moment and continued, âEven if you regret it later, you still canât. Even if you get fed up with me, hate me, and donât want to be with me for a moment, I will still tie you to me.â
âEven if youâre fed up with me, I want you to see my annoying face every day, every moment.â Adrian said.
âEven ifââ Adrian didnât finish.
Because Cindy had already tiptoed and suddenly hugged him.
However, Adrian was really too tall, and even when she tiptoed, she still couldnât reach his neck.
So she had to lift her hand and put it around Adrianâs neck.
A sudden inspiration came to her, and she remembered how Adrian had kissed her.
She imitated Adrianâs move and flipped her wrist, her soft palm touching the back of his head.
She pressed down on Adrianâs head.
Immediately understanding her unspoken intention, Adrian lowered his head as Cindy kissed his lips.
It took a while before Cindy let go.
Her face was already burning red, and her eyelashes were trembling intensely.
She was breathing unsteadily.
It was unknown whether it was due to extreme nervousness or because of the kiss with him.
She said unsteadily, âI wonât regret it, nor will I be fed up with you.â
âI canât even imagine what it would be like for me to be fed up with you.â Who would be fed up with him?
Seeing him every second of every day wasnât enough.
Who could be fed up with him?
âI⦠I like you so much, how could I be fed up!â Cindy said, feeling a bit wronged, and punched his shoulder lightly, âHow could you think of me like that!â
Adrian hugged her waist with both arms, lifting her up.
Her waist was too thin and had little presence in his embrace.
Adrian had to pinch her waist occasionally to make sure he was indeed holding her tightly.
âMy mistake.â Adrian chuckled softly, âI just wanted to give you a little warning beforehand.â
âI donât need it!â Cindy said resolutely, still a little angry.
âI donât need a warning! Am I crazy or stupid to leave you when youâre so good to me?â Cindy really thought she would have to be crazy to leave him.
âIt took me so long to meet you, and I even feel like all the hardships I endured in the first 24 years of my life were for building up the fortune to meet you.â Cindy said.