Elsie's eyes widened in surprise, a soft gasp escaping her mouth, "Niel..."
A few heartbeats before he asked her this scared question, this was exactly what her fleeting thought was about!
Yes, he was proposing to her!
Upon not receiving a proper answer from Elsie, Nathaniel's heart pounded faster. He could feel more sweat clamming his hands, but he still held on to hers.
"I know we've just reunited," he said, voice carrying a hint of tremors as he looked straight into her eyes, "But please allow this foolish man to propose to you. Elsie, will you take me as your husband?"
Nathaniel's words pulled Elsie out of her trance. She carefully assessed his expression, laced with a mix of anticipation and fear.
Even though she didn't mean to, the worried look on his face tickled her heart.
Her lips drew into a smile, "Niel, I will. I will take you as my one and only husband. We—"
