Chapter 26 After I toured the manor, I grew very fond of Patrick.
When he opened the door to the drawing-room, I gaped at the sketches.
He said he looked forfor a long tafter he was discharged from the hospital.
Our faces had been smeared in the fire. We didn't know exactly what each other looked like. So, he drewas he remembered.
At my alma mater's ceremony, Patrick saw a picture of the outstanding graduates and thought the girl looked like me.
He cto the south to repayand realized the little girl had grown up.
He finally found me. The years of searching were worth it.
Then, he knew I had a boyfriend.
He repressed his longing and went back to Freyford City.
One word withor one step closer to me, and he might lose control over his heart.
Then, he designed this manor forand sketched portraits of me.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe sketches filled the room.
0 00 1 I'd seen the photos in Antonio's safe. I could imagine how Patrick had loved and missed me.
It turned out that somewhere in the world, a man had admiredso.
If lan and my mom hadn't decided to arrange my marriage, Patrick would never have seen me.
Noticing that I was absent-minded, Patrick rubbed his fingers nervously.
"Grace, did I scare you?" He was flustered. I could see how cautious he was through his eyes. I was touched.
"No. These drawings are splendid. I love them." After I accepted the arrangement, I didn't expect much of happiness from my future marriage.
But lan guaranteed that he and my mom chose Patrick among tons of candidates.
So, I figured even if he wasn't perfect for me, he couldn't be terrible.
It was indeed a surprise to find a husband deeply in love with 1. me.
Patrick's eyes brightened when I said I loved those sketches.
I saw reflections ofin his eyes.
He only had eyes for me.
They said eyes didn't lie. His stare made my heart race.
26.65% Then, like a magician, Patrick broughtgifts from behind.
"These are birthday gifts for you." They were for the birthdays he had missed...
There were customized fancy car key rings he designed.
There were also sets of gemstone accessories he thought I would like.
Each gift was carefully prepared.
At last, it was a diamond ring.
Out of the blue, Patrick went down on one knee.
"Grace, will you marry me?" Every cell inscreamed, "Marry him! Marry him!" Yet I hesitated.
Although I was over Antonio, I had loved him for five years, after all.
Patrick helddear to his heart. He had always loved me, only me. This marriage was unfair to him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPatrick seemed to have read my mind.
"It's common for a girl to meet unreliable men. Now, you're back in TX XO Freyford City. That means you're ready to say goodbye to the past.
"If only I had found you sooner. You deserve the best.
"Grace, will you givea chance to spend the rest of my life 56.55% ||| < Chapter 26 with you?" He looked atexpectantly.
I was moved when he said I deserved the best.
Yes, I should give Patrick and myself a chance.
The size of the ring was just right.
1788 vouchers The smile on Patrick's face set my heart racing even faster.
lan, who had made himself scarce, suddenly applauded. He grinned from ear to ear.
"Grace, do you like it? Romantic, isn't it? Even I wanna get married."
I rolled my eyes to him. He stopped quipping and urged us to go hfor lunch