364 Drunk and Unaware

 WARNING: R18

Lily stared at Zhuo Jingren, a mixture of surprise and glee apparent on her face. Happiness radiated from her entire being like the very first sunray breaking through the morning mist - it was surreal.

"I would give up everything just to hear a 'yes' from you right now." Zhuo Jingren's voice woke her up from her stupor. She let out a giggle before eyeing the diamond ring in the velvet box. Then she nodded shyly like a little girl.

"I can't really imagine growing old with someone else, nor do I even want to even think about it." She laughed at her sudden confession. In response, Zhuo Jingren took the ring out of the box and put it on her ring finger, stacking it next to their wedding band. Then he stood up and pulled Lily into a hug. It wasn't one of those quick and playful hugs that they always gave each other. This was like wrapping Lily in a cocoon, protecting her, giving her the security that she always wanted.

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