NovelUpdateChapter 814: Her fingers clutched his shirt tightly, her voice trembling with fear she could barely contain. "Tellhonestly... do you regret marrying me?" Bruce's brows knitted together. Her words struck a nerve, and the battle in his heart surrendered to guilt. He knew how much Leah had endured. She had been bending over backward to keep up with his world-enrolling in finance classes despite knowing nothing about business, all just to stand by his side. And yet, here she was, afraid she might lose him.
Regret twisted inside him like a knife when he thought about his earlier hesitation. He wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. "Regret? How could I? Even after those three years apart, you were the only woman I ever wanted to marry. Why would I regret it?" "Really?" Leah asked instinctively, searching his eyes for truth.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBruce nodded solemnly. "Really. Stop overthinking." A wave of emotion washed over Leah's face, and she melted into his embrace, a soft smile blooming like dawn after a storm.
Seeing her like that, Bruce inhaled deeply, forcing himself to silence the restless thoughts creeping into his mind. They were married now. That was the only certainty he needed. Besides, had Leah not arrived in tduring that accident-shielding him with her frail body—he wouldn't even be standing here today.
He owed his life to her.
And for that alone, he couldn't let her down.
"Is there anything at this auction that catches your eye? I'll get it for you," Bruce offered.
Leah thought about the centerpiece of the event-the mysterious highlight item that the organizers had shrouded in secrecy. Even with the hall filled with eager guests, the organizers had kept their lips sealed, only fueling curiosity. If she could win the bid for it, all eyes would be on her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe lowered her gaze, masking her excitement. Then, she lifted her eyes and smiled. "Bruce, you're all I need. Nothing at this auction could mean more tothan you." Saying that, she rose on tiptoe and pressed a soft kiss against his lips. Bruce watched her glowing smile, and in that moment, the memories of their college days surfaced like waves crashing onto a familiar shore. His heart softened. He reached out, brushing a thumb across her cheek, his voice laced with affection. "All these years, and you haven't changed a bit." Leah's lips curled into a gentle smile. "Once I give my heart to someone, it's forever."
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Their moment was interrupted by the faint announcement of the auction's commencement Brace and Leah exchanged glances before quickly heading back to their private box.
The hall buzzed with poised and calculating guests-veterans of the business world. They knew well enough that the tallest tree catches the most wind. &d one rushed in at the beginning of the auction. The initial bids were mostly formalities, orchestrated by the organizers to set the pace and maintain the prestige of the charity event. Since it was a charity event, most guests, whether out of genuine interest or mere appearances, bid on a few items.
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