Chapter 11

People around murmured, "Is this a breakup? Or maybe a marriage proposal?"

I was shocked too.

I never imagined Daniel would do such a thing.

He'd always scoffed at school proposals, calling them attention-grabbing and pointless.

Secretly, I'd dreamed of this moment.

I'd wished Daniel would pop the question surrounded by well-wishers.

But his proposal never materialized. Even our marriage was my initiative.

Strangely, this delayed gesture was happening as we neared divorce.

He descended from the platform, took my ring, then offered a new one.

Next, he went down on one knee.

The crowd cheered, encouraging me to accept.

"Mr. Moore's still got it, how romantic."

"His wife is so fortunate."

Indeed, it was unexpected, but all I felt was surprise.

I thought I'd be elated, ready to forgive, and impulsively say yes.

But I couldn't.

This sudden romance only made me wary of repeating past errors.

I couldn't face the everyday challenges again.

I paused, unsure what to do.