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36. A Proposal
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Ansel almost laughed out loud as his sister looked like she was about to pass out. He wasn't going to tell anyone about his impulsive decision to propose to Elisa, but Anya was his twin, and they always shared secrets. Besides, he planned on asking Elisa tonight.
"Come again?" Anya blinked twice and asked.
"I'm going to make Elisa my wife so she won't have to go anywhere else. She can permanently live with me," Ansel said.
"Um...wow...okay. I didn't see THAT coming. Does Elisa know of your plan?" Anya cleared her throat.
"No. And I'd appreciate it if you keep your blabbermouth shut until I tell her," Ansel said sharply.
"I don't have a blabbermouth," Anya protested.
Ansel shook his head impatiently. "Just don't tell anyone. Except for Connor, I guess. He is alright," he said.
"Are you in love with her?" Anya asked, and Ansel stopped in his track.
Love? He wasn't thinking about that. He just wanted to protect her. He fig
Angela Lynn CarverAnyone remembers the scene in My Boss is Clueless where Ivan told Ariel, "I'm offering you to be my girlfriend?" Talk about following his father's footsteps!"
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