The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1629

“Whales fall to the sea, stars to the deepest valley, the wind hides in the mountain forest, and I come home to you.” Charlotte’s smile lingered at the corner of her lips, her eyes shining with something bright and impossible to name.

“I promise you, we’ll always be together.” Sensing the change in Charlotte’s mood, Anthony gently added, “Before now and after. Nothing, not even death, could tear us apart.”

Charlotte listened, her heart racing. She waited, then whispered, “What else?”

Anthony blinked, a little thrown off. Those were all the sweet lines he prepared for tonight. Was that not enough?

“Say you want to marry me,” Charlotte pressed, clutching the ring tightly. She bit her bottom lip, her voice rising just a bit. “Say it!”

Anthony reached for her hand. “Marry me, Lottie.”

“I will.” The answer was out before he could breathe. Charlotte stretched out her hand, as impatient as a kid at sunrise. “Hurry, put it on.”

Everyone nearby went completely silent.

Anthony’s relief was written all over his face. He tried to hide how unsteady he felt and slid the ring onto Charlotte’s finger with care. His voice was low and soft as he leaned in, “This ring has a beautiful name…”

Charlotte let her gaze fall to her hand, studying the ring. The diamond sparkled between two delicate curves of white gold, looking exactly like a crown being lifted high. The design was bold but graceful, fit for a queen.

“It’s called Crown for Love.” Anthony lingered on one knee, his tone gentle, “Early congratulations, my queen.”

“Congratulations to you, too.” Charlotte looked straight at him, threading her fingers through his and squeezing tight.

Then Anthony touched her neck, drawing her close, his lips finding hers in a kiss so gentle that everything seemed to pause.

The older relatives, ever proper, awkwardly looked away, pretending not to see.

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