RankNovelChapter 929 So this is what it feels like to forcibly rip someone out of your heart... It's tougher and more painful than she ever imagined. In this lifetime, she'd never meet another man she loved and hated so fiercely. That's why they say first loves are unforgettable, but they rarely end well.
If she could rewind time, back to the day she first saw young Everett at that countryside villa, she'd warn herself to stay away, not to look at him, and definitely not to fall for him. But sadly, life doesn't offer do-overs...
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSelena spent the entire night tossing and turning, unable to sleep. The next morning, she woke up with dark circles under her eyes. Haley, ever observant, pointed and laughed, "Mommy, your eyes look like Dottie's..." Haley had becobsessed with watching panda videos online, especially one panda named Dottie, and she talked about Dottie nonstop. Selena just had to grin and bear her daughter's teasing.
It was all her mischievous father's fault; he was like a beauty saboteur. She couldn't help but hug her daughter and give her a piece of advice, "Haley, when you grow up and choose a husband, steer clear of anyone like your dad. Find someone who falls for you at first sight, who's devoted, gentle, and caring, okay?" Haley didn't quite grasp it all, but she nodded earnestly, trusting her mom's wisdom.
That evening, Selena took to the kitchen and invited Rhett over for dinner. She felt bad about how things were with Rhett. After all, Blaine and Rhett were close, and Blaine needed to keep a good rapport with the Harris family. Everett had been causing trouble, so she had to make samends.
Rhett cover gladly, bringing a bunch of gifts for Haley. It had been a while since Haley had seen Rhett, and she immediately called out, "Daddy number two," with her sweet little voice.
Rhett couldn't stop grinning, commenting on how sweet she was and wishing she were his daughter... His words hinted at something deeper, and Selena caught on. But with her last relationship still in a mess, she just pretended not to notice.
After dinner, Rhett played with Haley for a bit, then turned to Selena and asked, "Selena, can we talk alone?" Selena hesitated but then agreed. She called over the nanny to play with Haley and turned to Rhett. "Let's head to the garden." Rhett nodded, "Sure thing." They walked out into the garden, where the Northtown night air was cool and refreshing. A breeze lifted Selena's hair, and a few strands brushed against Rhett's cheek, tickling and fragrant.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWithout thinking, Rhett reached up to catch those strands, feeling them slip silkily through his fingers. He couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
Since his empty-handed return from Newport, he'd been downhearted, convince he and Selena were over But now, things had taken an unexpected turn. This time, pool ne
matter what, he planned to seize the moment. The context is onf novelenglish.net! "Selena," he called softly.
Selena paused, looking at him m curiously, "What is it?"
Under the dim garden lights, surrounded by flowers, she looked like a fairy. Without a second thought, Rhett dropped to one knee in front of Selena. Holding up the ring he'd been clutching for so long, he spoke with deep emotion, "Selena, I want to marry you. Can we have a relationship that leads to marriage?"
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