[Bonus chapter]

Lia stared at his face trying to find a sign of disgust, disdain or even pity. But there was none! He was looking at her gently but his gaze only had love and respect as he claimed but why could she not feel so!

"Ethan i.. Your family will never accept me." she had seen the hatred in the eyes of the countess and she could not blame her. She knew she was not a good choice.

"Then it is their problem Not mine! I have decided that I will only marry you and if you have doubts, we can marry now. I am sure one of the nearby churches will take the sudden request. But we need a gown. I can ask Olivia for it. What about my suit? Is this one good or should I ask Alex? But he is too broad and long for me." he kept mumbling while she could only blink. Shocked did not even justify her emotions..

"Hey! Take a breath first. Marriage!" The word sounds so surreal. "Let's take baby steps, shall we?"