The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 1151

Gian glanced at her, his expression serious. “We’ve known each other for so many years. It’s only natural for your mother to be suspicious.”

“Perhaps I didn’t do a good enough job today,” he continued. “Maybe I failed to show her my sincerity, and that’s why she refused.”

He wasn’t one to give up easily, especially when Kirsten’s reputation and freedom were on the line.

A complex wave of emotions washed over Kirsten—gratitude, guilt, and a strange, fluttering feeling she couldn't quite name.

Watching Gian’s focused profile as he drove, she suddenly thought that this impromptu marriage alliance might not be so bad after all.

“By the way, I’m going to talk to my parents about something tonight,” Gian said abruptly, breaking the silence in the car.

Kirsten looked at him, puzzled. “About what?”

“About arranging a meeting with your family for a formal proposal and engagement.”

Gian’s tone was perfectly calm.

Kirsten was completely stunned. She opened her mouth, but no words came out for a long moment. “Are… are you serious?” she finally managed. “Didn’t we agree this was just a way for us to get some peace? Why a real proposal and engagement?”

Gian turned to look at her, a profound look in his eyes. “Even if your mother suspects this is just a mutual escape for us, she won’t truly oppose the marriage alliance.”

He paused before continuing, “A union between the Delaney and Atwood families would benefit both our businesses, creating a stable chain of mutual interests. That’s what your mother values most.”

“I… I need some time to think about this,” Kirsten said, her voice hesitant. “It’s all so sudden. I’m not ready.”

“Alright, I’ll give you time,” Gian replied gently, not pushing her. “Don’t feel pressured. Whatever you decide, I’ll support you.”

The car pulled away from the Delaney family’s neighborhood, and silence once again filled the cabin. Kirsten leaned back against her seat, watching the streetlights blur past the window, her thoughts a tangled mess.

Gian’s sincerity and thoroughness had caught her off guard. He had not only prepared thoughtful gifts but was also planning a formal proposal and was even willing to discuss it with his own parents for her sake.

In that moment, she suddenly wondered if she was being too selfish, using Gian as a shield against her mother’s pressure while completely ignoring his feelings and efforts.