To be able to say these three words was the best he could do.
Summer was slightly shocked, but only for a moment. She did not expect him to say such a startling thing.
But she was just shocked; not happy, not anything else. She just looked at him quietly.
It was obvious that she did not believe him.
Without a word, and not even trying to say anything, she turned around and continued looking for the ring.
It was... It was as if she had never heard him say that...
"Didn't you hear what I said?" Her reaction made him frown.
"I did, but it has nothing to do with me," she spoke calmly, still looking for the ring.
She had decided to marry Dean. They have even picked out engagement rings, and soon, she and Dean will be married.
So whether he was telling the truth or not, it was none of her business.
Undeniably, it would be hypocritical to say that there was no special feeling in her heart when she heard that.
She did have some feeling when she heard the three words coming from his mouth, but that emotion was repressed by her very quickly.
She was ready to move on with her life, so everything about him had nothing to do with her.
Or perhaps, this could be a different kind of manipulation.
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