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140. Choice For Dave
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2023-12-11 12:24:37"You can take my daughter away after you recite the marriage vows in front of me," Hendrik continued with a thin smile, and the tense atmosphere was suddenly replaced by enthusiastic applause from everyone.
Aurora's eyes welled up as she looked at her father, while Dave remained frozen in place, still with his back turned to everyone. Hendrik nodded, signaling Aurora to follow Dave.
"Dave," Aurora whispered right behind Dave's back, her right hand lifted, intending to touch Dave's body. However, she quickly withdrew her intention.
With a racing heart, Dave slowly turned around, gazing at Aurora's beautiful face, which looked tired, and looking into her teary eyes. He delved into Aurora's deepest feelings, ensuring that his love wasn't unrequited. Dave only wanted to make sure that his love wouldn't go to waste. The memory of Nadine's rejection still lingered in the corner of his heart, and he didn't want to fall for someone again only to be hurt.
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