EPISODE HUNDRED AND SIXTY- NINE- HENRI’S MARRIAGE PROPOSAL

Karyna’s POV

As we dug into the scrumptious baked potatoes and the mouthwatering honey-glazed, roasted chicken that Henri had prepared, I could practically sense his unease emanating from him.

He was seated across from Julian and me, making it easy for me to notice his every move. His furrowed brow and fidgety movements revealed that something was indeed bothering him.

I wanted to let him know that the food was beyond delicious; the baked potatoes were perfectly seasoned, and the honey-glazed, roasted chicken was simply divine. Every bit was a delight and it had become my favorite meal too.

I was curious about what was causing Henri's constant sighs until it hit me that we had recently suffered a loss- a house and someone who had become like family.

The memory was painful. I had buried the fire accident deep in my mind with Julian around. I told myself it was best not to dwell on it and to live in the present.

But, observing Henri's grief, I couldn't help but feel a wave of s