98. Dave's Proposal

Seeing the sudden melancholy in Aurora's face, Dave chuckled, enjoying teasing the girl in his arms. Sensing Aurora's attempt to loosen their embrace, Dave held her even tighter.

"Nadine is the only woman I've loved all this time," Dave said softly. He wanted to be honest about his past so there would be no misunderstandings later. Dave felt Aurora's body tense before he continued his story.

"I met her by chance at a small clinic in Samarinda. I happened to have a project there for a week. I saw her crying while holding a toddler who was weak and ill in her arms. The toddler was suffering from dengue fever, and his platelet count was dangerously low. The doctor recommended transferring him to the city hospital for more comprehensive medical treatment. The distance from the clinic to the city hospital was quite far, and the only ambulance the clinic had was on its way to the city hospital with a critical patient. The toddler needed urgent medical attention. So, out of humanity, I convi