"Well, then, keep trying. I didn't see anything." Effie paused for a moment, silently handed the painting back to him, and prepared to leave.

It was too awkward.

In future arguments, he might bring up this proposal incident again.

"Effie." Unexpectedly, Walter grabbed her arm and said slowly, "Since you already know, tell me now-will you marry me?" He corrected himself, "I mean, will you agree to be my wife?"

Effie couldn't help but laugh at his slip-up, but she quickly stifled it.

"Well, this is... "

She had burst in, expecting to catch him in the act, only to be caught off guard by his proposal plan. In a way, she felt guilty.

But agreeing to marry him so easily seemed like something was missing.

"Is this how you propose, without even a ring?" Effie coughed lightly, with a proud look. "I don't want to marry you without knowing what's what. I've always dreamed of a proposal with everything it should have. Don't think you can get away with the bare minimum."

"Just you wait!" Walter suddenly exclaimed, rushing out quickly.

Lilah, who was waiting outside, was almost knocked over by him.

Soon, Walter returned, holding a box.

Lilah, curious, followed him and eavesdropped at the door.

"Effie, I know I haven't always been perfect and there have been times when I've hurt you. I can't promise I'll never make mistakes again, but I can promise that no matter what happens, I'll always stand by your side. I'll never leave you, always protect you, love you, and be your strongest support... "

He spoke so quickly and earnestly that he was almost out of breath.

Effie's expression softened a little as she murmured, "After all that, there's still no ring. Forget it, maybe in the future..."

"There is, there is." Walter caught his breath and quickly took out a delicate blue box from the larger one, then knelt down.

Effie was startled, "You're proposing, not mourning. Why are you kneeling on both knees?" Walter quickly adjusted, pulling back one knee, and produced a diamond ring as big as a large marble."

I bought this ring a long time ago, but I was trying to figure out a proposal worthy of you. After much thought, I decided on something extraordinary, but you found out. No matter, I'll treat you well. Please marry me."

Without waiting for Effie to reply, he swiftly took her hand and slipped the ring onto her ring finger.

It fit perfectly.

Effie was a bit dazed.

She couldn't believe how quickly time had passed. It seemed like in the blink of an eye, she was at the age to marry and start a family.

"There's more."Walter brought out other items." I'm offering you everything I have, from my finances to my properties, as a symbol of my commitment. Everything under my name is now yours, Effie. This is my utmost sincerity. I hope to spend the rest of my life with you."