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Chapter 39 She said Yes

Author: Candy Cola
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-25 11:30:49

Two months before Mark and Victoria’s engagement banquet, Timothy Anthony called his son to his office and said, “Son, I kept the ring that I proposed to your mother with. I want to give it to you for your proposal to Victoria.”

Mark was surprised and he hugged his father and became emotional. He wished his mother was still alive to witness the marriage between him and Victoria.

“Thank you, dad, the ring is so beautiful, I’m sure that Victoria will be over the moon, this ring is so special to me.” He hugged his father again.

Mark decided to take his wife to Mauritius Resorts; he immediately booked their flights and accommodation. He called his father-in-law and said, “Dad, I want to propose to Victoria, I’m taking her to Mauritius. Can she take a week’s leave, dad?” His father-in-law agreed.

Mark told him that it was a surprise. He went to Mr Johnson’s office and applied for one week’s leave.

After work, he went to the Lewis Group to fetch his wife. Mark held his wife in his arms, “M
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