Chapter 833 - Saving the relationship (3) (1/2)
Sarah was listening to audio file and felt that her heartbeat increased. Somehow, she was anxious.
Aiden's voice was heard: ”Mr. Hill, I was hoping to have a word with you.”
”…” Edward didn't respond, but based on Aiden's next words, Sarah assumed that Edward offered him to take a seat. Probably with a wave of his hand.
”It's OK. I will rather stand.”
After some silence Aiden spoke again: ”As you know, tomorrow I will go with Sarah on a vacation… and… I plan to ask her to marry me.”
Sarah was aware how hear heart is wildly thumping. He told Edward that he will propose!
There was a long stifling silence and then Edward's icy voice sounded: ”Why are you telling me that?”
”I was hoping to get your blessings.” Based on the sound of his voice, it seems that Aiden was submissive. That is rare.
”My blessings?” Sarah can tell that Edward's temper is rising. ”You dated her without my permission. She left the house with you, and you didn't ask for my opinion then. Why do you need my blessings now?”
”Because it will mean a lot to Sarah.”
Sarah felt her heart expand when she heard that Aiden is suffering Edward's bad treatment only because of her.
”And why do you think that I will give you… my… blessings?” Edward obviously struggled to keep his composure. It seems that he really does not like the idea of Aiden proposing to Sarah.
”Because I love Sarah very much. And I will do everything in my power to keep her safe and happy.” Aiden's response came smoothly. It warmed Sarah's heart.
Edward snorted. ”Safe? That is an interesting word considering that is coming from you.”
”I don't understand.”
”I am aware of your special background and all the trouble that it brings. How can you guarantee that you will keep her safe?” At this point, Sarah can actually imagine Edward glaring at Aiden. And she is sorry that there is no video recording.
Aiden's firm response surprised her: ”Since you are aware of my special background, you should know that not just trouble, but power as well comes with it. And I will use it to protect Sarah for the rest of my days.”
”Rest of your days? How old are you?” Sarah could not believe the condescending tone Edward used… or how calm and confident Aiden sounded.
”I will be 23 this year.”
”You are still wet behind your ears. What do you know about love and making lifelong promises? What is to say that next year you don't find another girl?”
Once again, no matter how much Edward belittled Aiden, his calm and confident response leaved her breathless.
”Mr. Hill, there is no other girl for me. Ever. Before Sarah came into my life, I was in a dark place and I believed that is who I am. Sarah is my light. I am a better person because of her, for her. I will never abandon my light. Even if I have a thousand lifetimes, I will devote all of them to her, because she deserves it…”
Sarah removed her headset slowly.
”Eve, where is Aiden?”
”In the study.”, Eve responded.
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