Claud Laurence's gentle words lingered in Alice Robinson's ears...
Alice slowly came back to her senses, staring blankly at Claud Laurence.
Claud Laurence held her tightly, his voice hoarse, "It's all my fault for being too busy lately and not spending enough time with you, which has made it so hard for you alone... I promise you, after we get engaged, I'll delegate most of my work duties and then take you on a honeymoon wherever you want to go, okay?"
Looking at Claud Laurence's affectionate expression, Alice's throat felt as if something was choking it, and she suddenly couldn't speak.
"Darling, did you hear what I said?"
Alice gently bit her lip.
Claud Laurence cradled Alice's delicate face, gazing at her with deep emotion, "Are you upset because I arrived so late?"
Alice shook her head.
Claud Laurence kissed her lips lightly, drawing her into his arms, "I rushed here as quickly as I could..."
