Chapter 2283

‘This is a problem, and she has still not figured out a solution to this?’

After June had responded, Lulu stared at Samuel for a long while with her brows raised. ‘If I ask him, will he think the same?’

“Since we’ve been photographed together, of course we’ll eventually have to come clean about it. I intend to make things clear with the team and have them announce it,” Samuel replied, thinking it was good news.

Upon hearing Samuel’s words, June looked up at him in surprise. ‘He wants to announce it to the world?’

Coincidentally, the two of them looked at each other as if in bafflement. “Before this, I have always respected your decision of not disclosing the fact about us two, but now I feel that it’s time for us to tell the world about it.”

The photograph was taken at June’s home when Samuel was still recovering. If they did not disclose their relationship, June would be the one suffering the brunt of it from the public, which would pester with an endless stream of questions in the perceivable future.

Samuel felt that he should step up and take this opportunity to get married and settle down. He had been thinking of settling down with June for the past five years now, but in her case, she had been adamant about keeping the fact that they were an item in the dark due to Samuel’s basketball career.

Samuel, on the other hand, did not care if the truth was discovered, as his basketball career had nothing to do with June.

“I support you.” Lulu nodded in agreement. ‘If this isn’t made public, how will they ever reveal the truth about their relationship?’

“Lulu,” June called, signaling her not to press on any further.

June was having a nervous breakdown as she had no idea how to address this issue, and to top it all off, Lulu was adding fuel to the fire.

Samuel gently held June’s hand, and in a soft but firm voice, he said, “You can trust me. This time, we will do what I think it’s right.”

June’s heart pounded in her chest, afraid to decline him.

“I…” June bit her lips.

Then, Samuel caressed her cheeks, and with a hint of hesitation, he asked, “Or do you have other things in mind? Is it because of the notion that my career comes first before anything?”

Samuel did not care if June was worried about the latter, but he did not want to pressure her into doing things she was not comfortable with. However, if it was something else, Samuel would want to talk it out to find a common ground in regard to what worked for the both of them.

“June, is it because Samuel has not given you a proper proposal?” Lulu raised her eyebrow as she saw June was reluctant to offer a response.

“Of course not.” June sputtered out, she did not care if Samuel gave her a proper proposal or not.

It was just that she had a hard time accepting such an abrupt change, for she had been comfortable in her own space for the longest time.

Lulu smiled. “Then there’s nothing to worry about. I think this is something for you to really think about.”

Lulu had given this piece of advice to June as she did not want her to go down a road where she would experience a great deal of regret. Right now, their happiness was the priority.

“June?” Samuel called out gently, reminding her that he was still waiting for her answer.

He was feeling agitated as June withheld the response from him. Above it all, he did not want to pressure her into a role she was not ready for, and that he could wait.

Then, eventually, June took a deep breath before locking eyes with Samuel. “Okay.”

“It’s okay. I can wait…” Samuel gave a faint smile, shaking his head before realizing what she had just said.

He was stunned as he struggled to compute the reply that he had just received. ‘Wait, what did she just say?!’

Samuel was mentally prepared for June to reject him, so the news came off as a shocker. ‘Did I hear this correctly?!’

“Uhm. Say it again.” Samuel looked at June with a perplexed expression on his face.

June’s cheeks flushed red once more as she feigned a stern look. “Forget it if you didn’t hear it.”

“I heard it! I heard it!” Samuel rejoiced loudly upon receiving his confirmation.

Everyone cheered, and soon, congratulatory messages began pouring out.

“Thank you.” Samuel became overjoyed. ‘I finally have a family of my own.’

In the midst of it all, Lulu looked at Lana with a smile. “Lana, I think your wish came true.”