After arriving at the holiday area, they set up their tents next to Cynthia's. The two families chatted together, and Cynthia grew fond of Matthew. After Katherine taught her to call him 'Matty', she continued using the sweet and gentle nickname. Later, the adults chatted happily while he kept her company and played with her. Cynthia's giggles rang out like a cheerful melody."Have you fallen for my looks since then?" Matthew teased as he noticed her still studying the photo.Cynthia was annoyed. After all, how could a two-year-old child possibly be concerned about someone's appearance? Most likely, they just played with whoever was fun."Young kids aren't into looks. It's probably because you were easygoing, and that's why I played with you," Cynthia defended herself."But why were you giggling at me all the time?"Cynthia remained quiet. "And why did you hold onto my finger?"Cynthia did not answer him. "Calling me 'Matty' with a sweet tone."At this point, Cynthia was
Matthew's eyes glimmered as he pulled out his phone and sent a message to Tracy.[Matthew: Why didn't you arrange a marriage for me when I was young?]"If they had, maybe he and Cynthia would have been childhood sweethearts.[Tracy: What?][Tracy: Did you have a fight with Cyn?][Matthew: No, everything's fine. We were just talking about this just now, so I asked you.][Tracy: I actually wanted to arrange a marriage for you, but you didn't agree to it back then.][Tracy: When you were seven, we met a little girl around two years old when we went out to the countryside resort. You were reluctant to part with her. Your dad and I hardly ever saw you like someone that much, so we considered talking to the girl's family. But you were the one who stopped us, remember?]"Reading these messages, Matthew started to recall this incident faintly. He did… seem to stop it. Back then, Matthew did not believe that an arranged marriage would result in anything. He felt that if they were me
"No. Only without your presence did I rule the playground," Cynthia responded, sounding certain as she spoke.Cynthia could not imagine what would happen if their marriage had been arranged since she was young. After all, she disliked being spoiled by others and preferred to stand on her own. She always felt that depending on others was unreliable, and only when she had real abilities would she have full confidence.If Matthew had always protected her, she might have grown up as a pampered child, a personality that would not suit her."That impressive, huh?""Yes.""Well, I do feel a little regretful," Matthew suddenly blurted out.Cynthia was slightly puzzled as she thought he had already come to terms with it. Why was he expressing regret again?"If our marriage were arranged since then, I'd have had a little tag-along following me around, calling me 'Matty' every day. I'd definitely be quite pleased," Matthew teased.Cynthia remained quiet.It seemed that Matthew would no
"Yes.""This is it?""This is it."With Cynthia's confident response, Riley and Gaby felt reassured. They still had several days until June 12th, so there was time to inform Matthew about the proposal plan."There's just one issue that hasn't been resolved… " Cynthia looked at the plan in her hands, and the most critical part still lacked absolute certainty. "I don't know how to get Captain to agree to meet me.""Isn't that a simple matter?" Jimmy blurted out. Why would Matthew refuse when Cynthia was the one asking? "It's not. In fact, it's quite challenging. For a proposal, I need him to attend in formal attire," Cynthia replied, considering every aspect.He would suspect something if he needed to attend in formal attire. However, there was no other way. "That's simple." Riley and Gaby took charge as they knew the plans from both sides. "Leave it to us. You just need to cooperate with us in telling a little lie, and we guarantee we'll get Captain to agree to meet you.""Re
"The plan clearly states everything. Get to work quickly; don't stand here pretending to be clueless and slacking off," Linus ordered.Jimmy was still confused. Nonetheless, he picked up the plan they had given him and glanced at it. Once confirmed that it was indeed Matthew's proposal plan for Cynthia, his eyes widened in shock.Cynthia was also proposing on the same day!"Don't spill the beans to Cyn about this. When the time comes, Riley and Gaby will come up with a reason to get Cyn out. Don't blow the cover," Mitchell came over and cautioned, adjusting his glasses.Jimmy was a bit dazed. Riley and Gaby knew that Cynthia would propose to Matthew that day, so why were they helping Matthew?"What's wrong?" Mitchell noticed Jimmy was worried."I remember Cynthia seemed to have something busy to do that day. Can Riley and Gaby really get her out?" Jimmy tentatively began, trying to gauge whether Mitchell and the others knew about her plan."They can. They've got it figured out,"
As for Cynthia, she went to find Rebecca and Zayn after setting the date. Both of them were deeply shocked to hear that she would propose to Matthew. Zayn even thought he had misheard her. "Are you sure you're proposing to Matthew, not the other way around?""Mmhmm." Cynthia nodded."Why?""What do you mean?""Is it because Matthew isn't proposing to you, so you're proposing to him?""No." Cynthia knew Matthew would definitely propose to her later, but she also wanted to tell him she liked him too. "I want to be with him, so I proposed."Zayn was a bit jealous. In a sense, he believed that a man should propose. However, if he found out that his beloved was planning to propose to him as well, he would be overjoyed. After all, that was true consideration, surpassing countless sweet words."When the time comes, please help me deliver the flowers. The specific plan for the 12th will be discussed when we all meet. Riley and the others will let you know," Cynthia explained. She came
Looking back now, they had been childhood friends for over twenty years, knowing each other's family backgrounds inside out. In just three months of being together, they had surpassed what others achieved in over a decade. Indeed, it was appropriate to propose now."I'll take you ring shopping tomorrow. Once we're done buying the rings, I'll find the right moment to propose to you," Zayn continued, eagerly looking forward to officially making Rebecca his wife.Rebecca did not speak, but her eyes held a hint of amusement due to his reaction.Zayn was overjoyed.Once they returned home, Zayn suddenly remembered something that bothered him so much that he was being absent-minded during dinner.Rebecca noticed it and asked, "If you have something to ask, just ask."She had prepared herself. She would honestly tell him if he did not know what kind of proposal scene she liked, sparing him from guessing. "Umm…" Zayn mustered up his courage despite fearing her reaction. "Do you stil
"What?""You're being insensitive!" Zayn did not know how to describe his current feelings, but he knew it was a mix of frustration and anger. "Didn't you say you've moved on from him? Why the sudden change of heart?"He had not done anything wrong recently, nor had he upset her. Why the sudden flip? Moreover, everything was fine just a moment ago!"I've never let go of the person I like," Rebecca's gaze met his as she spoke with utmost sincerity."Rebecca Smith!" Zayn angrily called her name, feeling like a fool.He pushed his food aside, speculating, "Did that Lloyd family guy say something to you? Didn't you say he already likes someone else? If that's the case, what's the point of you still liking him?"Even in such a situation, he could not bring himself to scold or accuse her. He was just angry at himself for being unable to keep her. If he had not expressed his feelings to her before and told her he had liked her for so long, would they still be best friends who could talk