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Chapter 73 - Let’s Get Married

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Melissa didn't answer immediately. She searched his eyes and realized he was sincere and determined.

"Do you love me?" Melissa asked him.

"Yes, I do." Duke Kensington answered without hesitation.

"Okay." Melissa answered, agreed to his proposal.

"Is that a yes?" Duke Kensington couldn't believe what he heard.

"Yes." Melissa repeated her answer.

Duke Kensington smiled brightly, thinking he must be the luckiest man alive. However, the next moment he looked at her worriedly.

"There're some important work matters that I need to deal with. I will be away for about three weeks but I'll try to come back as soon as I can. Will you wait for me?"

Melissa nodded her head in agreement.

"Zachary, about earlier...the Prince and I.."

Before Melissa could continue, Duke Kensington said, "It doesn't matter. You've agreed to marry me. You cannot go back on your words."

Melissa smiled shyly at the handsome man before her. Suddenly, she realized that she's in her nightgown, which material was so thin
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