Chapter 1796

Matthew dropped to one knee and opened the box.

“Stella, will you marry me?”

Stella’s eyes grew moist, and her nose quivered as she was moved deeply.

Memories of her time with Matthew, both sweet and bitter, flooded her mind.

Taking a deep breath, Stella inquired, “We’re already married.

Why this, all of a sudden?”

Matthew gazed at her with a gentle and indulgent expression, explaining, “Organizing another wedding will take some time, but there’s something I need to do first.

You see, I never proposed to you, so I want to make that right now.

”

Stella sniffled and complained, “Every other man promises to love their wife forever when they propose.

How can you see this as just making things right?”

With a smile, Matthew pulled Stella into his embrace, cradling the back of her head, and declared, “I might not have said those words before, but I’ll spend my whole life proving my love for you.

”

As he spoke, his eyes softened.

“If it pleases you, I’ll whisper those sweet nothings too.

”

Feeling a surge of warmth from Matthew’s heartfelt words, Stella felt comforted.

Shaking her head, she responded, “No, I’ve never questioned your love.

I’m ready to marry you.

”

She wrapped her arms tightly around his waist, nestled her head against his chest, and with her eyes gently closed, she murmured, “You’re the epitome of perfection.

To turn you down would be the height of folly.

”

Having resolved to face any challenges by Matthew’s side, she was determined to proceed.

With a gentle caress of her hair and a tender smile gracing his lips, Matthew whispered, “My dear, you are indeed the wisest woman alive.

”

He carefully retrieved the diamond ring, took Stella’s hand with reverence, and delicately slid the ring onto her finger before bending down to ki*s her hand softly.

Clasping her hands in his, Matthew beamed and announced, “Once we wrap up our projects, we’ll organize a splendid wedding.

Then, we’ll be officially married, and no one will be able to tear us apart.

”

Tears welled up in Stella’s eyes as she nodded in agreement, barely whispering, “Okay.

”

As she admired the diamond ring sparkling on her finger, Stella’s thoughts drifted back to the previous wedding attempt.

Had it not been for that incident, she would have been wearing this ring much sooner.

But as long as Matthew remained unharmed, she felt profoundly content.

Matthew’s miraculous survival was nothing short of divine intervention.

Upon hearing from the doctor that the bullet had nearly struck Matthew’s heart, Stella’s world turned void and she was engulfed by despair.

In those moments, she feared she might lose him forever.

Now, standing before her, Matthew was the picture of health, even proposing to her.

As she was overwhelmed by these thoughts, tears streamed down Stella’s cheeks.

Matthew, noticing her tears, gently dabbed them away with a handkerchief.

“What’s wrong? Aren’t you happy?”