"Yes, I do." Grace nodded at him. "To be honest, I’m grateful to you. If it weren't for you, my grandma wouldn't have left in peace."

"Silly girl, you're my woman, aren't you?" George teased as he ruffled her hair playfully.

"I may have said those to put your grandma at ease, but now that I have given it a lot of thought, I realize that I should just fulfill it. I told your grandma that I'm going to take care of you. I guess I'll do just that."

He gave a meaningful look at the woman in front of him. Her mouth went agape by his confession and a hint of surprise flashed across her face. She fiddled with her fingers nervously. "What do you mean by that?" she asked.

"I just want you to know that I want to take care of you and be with you for the rest of my life. Do you share the same sentiment as me?" He looked at her affecti

red a bit of hope in heart. Sadly, it was completely shattered just as fast.

"If your fiancee hears what you're saying right now, do you think she will still marry you?" she mocked.

"That's below the belt!" He frowned at her with displeasure. "I'm doing this for our sake, trust me!"

"George, just drop it." She closed her eyes in annoyance. "I don't want to listen to your nonsensical rambling right now. I'm sorry but I reject your proposal."

Her being was overwhelmed with a mixture of emotions. "Grandma just left me and my mind's a mess right now. I'll pretend that I didn't hear any of your words. Please don't upset me anymore."

"You know that my intention wasn't to make you unhappy. I mean it when I say that I love you." He pressed her hand further. "Just think about it, please. We two should live together, right?"