Chapter 18 - THE PROPOSAL UNDER THE FLAG
That evening, after Maya was fast asleep in her star-themed bedroom, Nathan guided Hannah into the quiet kitchen.
Warm candlelight illuminated the room, highlighting the framed American flag hanging proudly on the wall.
"Why did you bring me down here, Nathan?" Hannah asked softly, smiling as she looked into his eyes.
"Because this is where our truth was revealed, and where our real life began," Nathan answered gently.
He reached into his suit pocket and knelt down on one knee on the polished floor before her.
He opened a black velvet box, revealing a flawless five-carat diamond ring that sparkled brilliantly under the light.
"Hannah Vance, you protected our child with your life, and you brought light back into my world," Nathan said emotionally.
"Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife and the official mother of the Sterling family?"
Hannah gasped, covering her mouth as tears of pure happiness overflowed down her soft cheeks.
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"Yes! Yes, Nathan! A thousand times yes!" Hannah cried out, throwing her arms around his neck.
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