Elizabeth pursed her lips and felt warmth in her heart.
She didn't know what was going on. Obviously, she didn't look forward to a wedding so much, but after hearing what he said, she couldn't help feeling excited. Even her palms sweated.
"Don't refuse me. Listen to me first." James smiled, "I told you before that I thought I owed you a lot. Although it was not my real intention, I didn't give you a wedding. We only have a marriage certificate. Although it proves our relationship, I don't think it is enough."
"I didn't give you a wedding ceremony, and I didn't even buy a wedding ring for you. Moreover... we don't have a wedding photo. Every couple have their wedding photos, don't they?"
"Last time, I told you that I was going to take wedding photos with you, but later I made a big mistake, didn't I? That day, I didn't take photos with you and hurt your heart."
"Maybe you don't think it's a big deal, but I
care about it so much. Even if I am just an ordinary worker, I will try my best to give my wife what she deserves to have, not to mention that I'm not short of money. My wife is the one who will spend the rest of her life with me, so I can't let her suffer any grievance."
Hearing this, Elizabeth could only bite her lips tightly. She was touched, and a wave of happiness flooded her heart. The happiness in her heart made her whole body very warm. Her nose twitched, and her eyes misted with tears.
At the same time, James said, "I don't know what you are thinking now. I just want to tell you what I want. On your birthday, you said that you didn't want to hold a wedding for the time- being, and I agreed. But now, many people have known our relationship, right? So, you have nothing to worry about."
"You said that I thought I was omnipotent... but I am not omnipotent. There are many things that I can't do well. Just like when you were kidnapped by Josephine and when Zena made things difficult for you today, I didn't even go to save you in time. I failed to let you hide behind my back safely, and I didn't protect you well."
"So, I'm not omnipotent. Sometimes, I don't know what to do, and I might not be able to help you."
"I once made mistakes. I made you sad, and didn't talk to you because of some misunderstandings. However, whether we are quarreling or not, I can tell everyone that after I met you, I have never liked any woman except you."
"Perhaps I am not a perfect husband. Maybe it's because I've been pampered since I was a child. Although I know that I should be good to you, I don't know how to express my feelings and make mistakes sometimes.
"I may look very attractive on the surface, because my career is successful and I do everything smoothly. But in fact, in my daily life, I am just a very ordinary man, longing for loving someone and being loved. I have merits and naturally have demerits ."
"My personality isn't very good. Sometimes I am hot-tempered, and I am not perfect. It can be said that my advantages far outweigh my disadvantages. However, it doesn't matter, right? You will accept and humour me, won't you?"
"You thanked me, but in fact, I should thank you. Whether I used to like someone else or not, it is you who let me experience the real feelings of love. Perhaps, love is not always sweet, but my life has become more colorful because of your love."
"I'm not perfect, and I'm not omnipotent, but..." Saying this, he used more strength to hold Elizabeth more tightly, "I'll change myself for you and become a perfect person. I'll treat you well and care about our child. I'll let you two live carefree lives under my protection."
"These are my promises for you." After thinking for a while, he added seriously, "I will never break my promises."
Elizabeth leaned against him. She clenched one hand into a fist and grabbed the hem of his pajamas with the other. She grabbed it so tightly that her knuckles turned pale, and her eyes were full of tears.
She managed to hold back her tears. However, she was a maelstrom of churning emotions inside and couldn't calm down.
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