The engagement diamond ring in his left hand was a man's promise.
The pill on the right held Sean and Willow's future.
Sean wanted to have the right to give Willow a future before making her a promise.
Snuff!
Sean took a deep breath before slowly putting away the diamond ring box and holding the box containing the pill to his eyes.
'To bet, or not to bet?'
Even after spending eight years on the battlefield and making countless decisions, Sean had never been so torn.
Knock knock!
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Swoosh!
Sean hid the box he was holding under his quilt.
"Sean, are you asleep?"
Willow's question came from outside the door.
"Not yet."
Sean said as he looked up at the door.
"I'm coming in then."
Willow replied and waited a few more seconds before pushing the door open with her body.
She had to nudge the door with her shoulder because she was holding a basin of hot water.
"Willow, you..."
Sean was a little dumbfounded at the scene.
"The water heater's broken.
"I've just boiled some water to wash your feet."
Willow spoke casually. It was as if it was not the first time she had done something like this.
In the past two years, Sean was cleanly dressed and did not smell bad like other vegetables even though he was catatonic.
It was all because of Willow's care.
As Willow spoke, she put the hot water on the floor, rolled back her sleeves, and went to help Sean take off his shoes.
Everything was done so naturally, and her movements seemed so practiced.
"I... can do it myself."
Sean coughed a little, feeling slightly uneasy.
"You can do it yourself?
"Why don't you show me?"
Willow sat up straight and rolled her eyes at Sean.
Sean shook his head in resignation while countless warm currents swept across his heart.
"I've been doing this for two years, and now you're embarrassed?"
Willow rolled her eyes, felt the water temperature with her palms, and gently dropped Sean's feet into the basin.
Sean had nerve damage in his legs, so he could not even feel scalding hot water.
Willow would always test the water temperature herself before washing Sean's feet.
Sean felt his heart melting as he watched Willow crouch down to carefully wash his feet.
Willow was a renowned beauty in River City.
There was a famous film company that wanted to sign Willow on as their actress.
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