Aria was speechless. That wasn't what she'd asked, was it?Landon said, "Those words used to feel like shackles binding me. No matter how I tried to free myself from that, they reminded me that I wouldn't be able to decide who I'd get married to.""I can treat your sickness—" Aria had just started speaking when Landon interrupted her with a chuckle. "But now I'm glad that they serve to tie you and I together."Aria looked confused, which was a rare expression on her. Landon held her in his arms. His heart thumped steadily and firmly in his chest. "I've had feelings for you since a long time ago, and they're completely unrelated to who you might be."Aria raised her head, wanting to look at him, but he, feeling insecure, pressed her head into his chest. "I don't have any unadvisable pastimes, and I'm good at earning money. Perhaps you could take some time to consider getting together with me.""Sure." Aria's nose was buried in his clothes, and she could feel him breathing. He was
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