A few years ago, he planned a proposal, but that brought miseries to Rose only.
So Caesar didn't make any unnecessary preparation this time. The ceremony was not important for him, and he was afraid that the tragedy would repeat again.
The ring he put on Rose's finger that year was left behind when Rose fled.
This proposal took Rose by surprise, and there were cheers from the crowds.
Her answer was the same as that of years ago, "I do."
Different from what happened that year, there were blessings instead of chaos.
Everything seemed to have a happy ending. The old memories came back to Tracey, and she and Adam got back together and led a happy life.
As for Rebecca, she had a wonderful love story with Rocco.
The wedding of Adam and Tracey was grand and amazing. Rose stood in the flying flower petals and looked at the happily-smiling Tracey.
"Caesar, look at little bunny, I think she is that so-called marriage to love." "Are you jealous? If you like, I can prepare a grander wedding for you."
Caesar didn't boast, considering that his social status was not lower than Adam's.
Rose shook her head and said, "I don't care about the ceremony. To be with you is the most important thing for me."
"Then what is your favorite wedding ceremony?" Caesar looked at her tenderly. He would try his best to satisfy Rose whatever she wanted.
"It is said that Rebecca and Rocco will have a marriage trip. That sounds great to me. During our separation, I went to lots of places alone."
"I have a list of those funny and interesting places. I want to revisit them with you, and you can see those scenes I once saw. What do you say?"
Caesar touched the tip of her nose affectionately, "Yes, Mrs. Peterson."
They set off from the US to retrace Rose's past.
At the beach, Rose wore a simple long dress, and her hair danced in the wind.
Caesar sat next to her lazily, "You once stayed here? It's so beautiful."
Rose leaned her head on his shoulder and said, "These scenes were beautiful, but I felt something missing. Later, I realized that it was you who was absent in my life."
"I will stay by you in the future, so you won't feel lonely.
"Brilliant!"
Their route was from north America, south America, Australia, and then Africa.
Caesar came to Africa many times when in service.
Rose didn't stop at those scenic spots or historical sites. She led Caesar to remote villages, where those children had no enough food, let alone education.
Rose spent some time here. She built a school with her money, taught the children on her own, and provided them food and clothes.
Spotting Rose, those children smiled and greeted her with clumsy Chinese, "Welcome back."
Facing those faces with bright and innocent smiles, Caesar felt touched.
"This is the place you miss most, isn't it?"
"Yeah, I'm weak and can't do too much. I bring moneybags here, and I have confidence that you can help."
Caesar chuckled, "Well, don't you think that I spend extravagantly? I will leave you in charge of
this."
So, the couple settled down in Africa, where had poor conditions with poisonous insects, beasts, and natural hazard included.
The life here was tough, but they learned to enjoy it.
Rose regained her old living way. She didn't wear makeup and tied her hair up randomly. Caesar's suits were piled up to keep dust as their company. The couple lived in a log cabin and had a friendly term with their neighbors.
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