Chapter 157

Megan leaned back in her office chair, eyes fixed on the ceiling as she let out a deep sigh. The past few days had been a rollercoaster, but she finally felt a sense of peace wash over her. Just as she began to relax, her door burst open and Loyd strode in, his face etched with worry.

“Megan, I need your help,” he said, his voice laced with desperation.

Megan raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “What’s going on, Loyd? You look like the world is ending.”

Loyd paced around the room, his hands running through his hair. “I think I’m finally ready to settle down. I want to propose to Maliya, but I’m scared she’ll say no.”

Megan’s eyes widened in surprise. “Loyd, you’ve been stringing Maliya along for months. What makes you think she’ll accept your proposal now?”

Loyd stopped pacing and turned to face her, his eyes filled with a mix of fear and hope. “I know I haven’t been the best boyfriend, but I can’t imagine my life without her. I can’t bear the thought of her being with someone else, and I c