At this time, Mr. Stephen took a close look at David. He realized he had seen David in business magazines.
"Why are you marrying my daughter?" Mr. Stephen asked.
David knows that Mr. Stephen will ask this question. He answered honestly. "Because I love her."
"Incorrect. The main reason is that you paid for my treatment when I was in an accident?" Mr. Stephen opened the cabinet and pulled out the crumpled bills. "This money I have saved over the years, I pay you. If it's not enough, I'll pay later.
David froze, he felt he was offended.
Ella stands inside the house, also feeling displeased by her father's actions. She was about to step out and say a few words for David when he spoke. "Sir, I admit I married Ella on purpose at first. But after a period of contact with her, with her going through difficulties, I realized that I truly love her. My love comes from the heart, not for any other reason. I hope you will marry your daughter to me, I will make her happy."
David's words moved Ella.
"Ella is not a very beautiful, attractive girl like other rich women. Our family is also poor, how do you love my daughter?" Mr. Stephen continued to ask. Ella's father looked at David silently. This time he is waiting for David's reply.
"As I said earlier, I love her for no other reason. Maybe in the eyes of others, she does not stand out, but in my eyes, she is a wonderful woman. She makes me happy in her way." David blurted out his answer.
Mr. Stephen stared at David, he noticed seriousness and sincerity in David's eyes. Someone will cherish his daughter, and Mr. Stephen is happy about that. And his prejudice against David was gone.
The more David talked, the more Ella's father felt he wasn't bad anyway. After almost an hour of conversation, the father became comfortable with David. Now, they talk like they've known each other for a long time.
David wants to stay here for the Lunar New Year with Ella and Mr. Stephen agreed.
At eleven thirty minutes in the evening, David asked Mr. Stephen to let him take Ella to see the fireworks. Of course, Mr. Stephen agrees.
It was still early, so David and Ella took a few walks around town and then walked along the river with cool breezes and enjoyed the bustling atmosphere near New Year's Eve.
There were also many couples like the two of them on the street, walking, and confiding. Ella gently nestled her body into David's lap. Their hands clasped each other. Sometimes, they say a few sentences and then silently enjoy this sweet atmosphere.
At eleven-fifty, they sat down on the grass by the riverbank, watching the river at night, waiting for the fireworks. The river sparkles with small lights
After watching the scene in silence for a while, David spoke up. "The view is beautiful tonight."
"Yes. The scenery is beautiful. Our town lights up this river every year around the Lunar New Year." Ella happily replied, she took his arm.
David found her so happy, he was happy too. He looked at the watch on his hand, five minutes to twelve, David was a little worried. He gulped, preparing for his next words.
David had prepared a lot for this evening, he planned to propose to Ella. He wants to give her a proper title, not a contract wife. She will officially be his wife.
David thought very carefully after living with Ella for a while, although in fact, they are husband and wife, but for David, that is not enough. He wants everyone to acknowledge Ella as his wife, especially his mother. Mrs. Emma still does not accept Ella as her daughter-in-law. He is very sad about this. He believes that Ella is also uncomfortable when his mother does not acknowledge her.
David drew a happy house like in a dream. Every morning when he wakes up in the same bed, he opens his eyes to see Ella sleeping next to her and eats intimate meals with her.
David put his hands on Ella's shoulders, turned her to face him and he spoke slowly. "Ella, since meeting you, you have filled the void in my heart. You accept my shortcomings and love all of my strengths and weaknesses. You have always been present in everything. You are my motivation to strive for a good future and in that future there are you. Let's ignore our marriage contract, I've been waiting to tell you that there is someone I love so much, my life can't be without that person, and that person can't be anyone else if it's not you."
David paused for a few seconds, he pulled a red box from his pocket, then continued: "Ella, this is the first time I've spent New Year's Eve with you. So, the rest of your life years. , let me spend New Year's Eve with you, okay?"
David knelt on one knee and opened the ring box towards Ella, his eyes full of sincerity and anticipation. "Ella, marry me. After I'm done with everything at the company, I'll hold a grand wedding ceremony, for you to remember forever."
At the same time, the sound of fireworks resounded throughout the space, one by one fireworks bloomed in the sky illuminating the two of them as if wanting to make this moment even more special.
At that moment, Ella felt her heart stop beating, her mind went blank, and the fireworks could not be heard.
Ella didn't know how she felt right now. She listened attentively to every word David said, listening to his last sentence, her emotions bursting.
Looking down at David kneeling in front of her, Ella felt confused. David's words were like a movie going around in her mind. And Ella suddenly realized that her heart was filled with the figure of David.
Although he sometimes hurt her with jealousy, he promised to make amends and she forgave her. Sometimes, he sacrifices his life just to protect her. These things moved Ella. Tears fell from her eyes, unable to hold them back.
David knelt there looking at Ella silently thinking, he saw that her eyes were red, and tears were falling. David panicked and was about to stand up to wipe her tears when Ella leaned down and pulled his hand to his feet. She took David's hand, looked him in the eye, and said. "I agree to marry you, to be by your side for the rest of my life, to spend New Year's Eve with you until I die."