hapter 23
After breakfast, lan mysteriously told me he wanted to take me somewhere.
He used to play tricks on me on my birthday when I was little. So, I was
alert.
“Ian, you’re not a kid anymore. Stop acting childish.”
But he didn’t give me a choice and put me into the car.
“You’ll know later. It’s a surprise.”
To keep it mysterious, he even made me wear a blindfold after we got there.
I got out of the car. Birds were chirping, and the fragrance of flowers wafted into my nostrils.
I removed the blindfold and found myself in a manor, surrounded by lavenders.
There was an exquisitely designed swing among the flowers.
“So? You like it?”
Ian winked at me.
He was being mischievous. I was certain he didn’t prepare all this.
The next second, a magnetic voice came from behind me.
“Grace, this will be your home from today on. Happy birthday!”
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I was always attracted to beautiful voices. They made me happy.
I turned around. When I saw the man, I was amazed for a moment.
If I wasn’t mistaken, this must be my future husband Patrick.
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He was standing among the flowers, with a tall and inverted triangle figure. The smile on his face was like the warm and soft sunshine.
He was like the hero of a trendy drama.
My heart skipped a beat. With a smile, I said hello and thanked him.
In return, he gave me a property ownership certificate and some keys.
I was stunned to see that the certificate was issued three years ago. It had my name on it.
I looked at Patrick in shock.
“These are…”
Ian couldn’t wait to solve the mystery:
“Patrick designed all this, and he supervised the project. It took a year to complete it. The inspiration was you.”
Me?
But I didn’t know Patrick three years ago.
As if he had read my mind, Ian remained quiet this time. –
He pushed me in front of Patrick and left.
“Grace, you two talk. I have to go back to the company.”
Birds sang, and flowers bloomed.
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Patrick pointed at the swing and motioned for me to have a try.
Standing behind me, he pushed gently. The breeze stirred my long hair and brought his fresh scent into my nose.
He told me a story, and my memory came back.
Ten years ago, Patrick and I were trapped in a fire. His parents had just died. Watching the fire roar, he lost his will to live.
When the burning door fell, I dragged him aside and sputtered to encourage him.
I didn’t remember what I had said except that before we passed out, he said he’d repay me if we survived.
After I came to the hospital, I tried to find him but failed.
I had thought he didn’t make it and grieved for a long time.
“Grace, if it weren’t you, I would’ve died in the fire.”
Having experienced a disaster together, I felt closer to him immediately.
I teased, “So, you wanna repay me by marrying me?”
This tall and handsome man didn’t remind me of the sad, pitiable boy at all.
He’d changed so much.
Before he could answer, I smiled, “Just kidding. I had a boyfriend before I came back. He and I…”
Patrick pushed the swing higher.
“I know. If you marry me, he’ll be in the past. It’ll be just you and me in
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the future.”
His words wafted in the wind. I wasn’t sure I had heard him clearly.
But when I met his earnest eyes, I k
