NovelGoldChapter 224 He moved like an arrow shot from a bow, cutting through the air with determined strides as he rushed toward her.
Raindrops slid from his hair, tracing his chiseled features and gathering at his chin, only to be flung away with his every motion.
Just as Claire was about to have an intimate encounter with the floor, Sean arrived in the nick of time.
With a powerful stretch of his arm, he becan unyielding shield, securely catching Claire around the waist.
It was as if she had been gently lifted by strong yet tender hands, settling firmly onto Sean's long legs.
His other hand instinctively supported her back, enclosing her safely within his embrace.
In that moment, tseemed to halt.
Outside, the wind howled and the rain poured relentlessly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut inside the living room, only the sound of their breathing filled the space.
Sean, slightly out of breath, gazed at Claire with deep concern and lingering fear, his eyes locking onto hers as if to ensure she was truly all right.
Claire, in turn, stared at the handsface so close to hers, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat and the warmth radiating from him, her hands instinctively gripping Sean's arm tightly, unwilling to ever let go.
Sean keenly noticed the worry reflected in her eyes.
That worry was like a gentle hand, softly strumming the strings of his heart, deepening the intensity in his gaze. His look was like a heated brand, fixed on Claire, while the arm encircling her tightened of its own accord under the influence of a powerful emotion.
Suddenly, Claire felt the pain from his grip and let out a small involuntary gasp.
That soft exclamation was like a hammer blow, jolting Sean from his tumultuous emotions.
His pupils contracted, and almost immediately, he relaxed his hold.
Taking a deep breath, he calmed the storm within.
Then, he slowly reached for Claire's hand.
Under her surprised gaze, he removed his ring-a simple yet elegant band that glimmered coldly between his slender fingers.
With deliberate and reverent movements, Sean slid the ring onto Claire's middle finger, as if performing a sacred ritual.
The ring moved over her knuckle, finally resting securely on her finger.
Claire's heart felt as if it was gripped by an invisible hand, pounding wildly.
She looked up sharply, her eyes filled with confusion and shock.
"Mr. Foster..." Claire's voice trembled slightly, as if startled by this unexpected gesture, or perhaps suppressing a flood of complex emotions.
Sean held her gaze, his voice deep and resolute: "With this ring, you are mine, and I will always protect you." His words echoed through the quiet living room, carrying a soothing strength. Outside, Ethan remained in the storm, in his own torment.
But Claire was too overwhelmed by this sudden wave of happiness to notice.
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Her eyes glistened with emotion, her heart a whirlwind of gratitude m surprise and an eager anticipation E! for the future. From the moment she first met him, she had noticed that ring on his hand.
He never took it off, not even for a day.
He must have cherished it deeply.
And now, he had removed it to place it on her hand himself.
Claire longed to ask Sean what this meant, if it was what she dared to hope.
But she was afraid-afraid of being presumptuous, and yet, afraid that it was indeed what she hoped, and she couldn't allow herself to be selfish.
She lowered her eyes, her emotions a tumult of joy and sorr oy nd sorrow, constantly shifting In the next moment, she felt herself being lifted effortlessly.
Sean carried her, step by step, up the stairs.
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