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“Baron, today’s a good day. Let’s go get matching phone numbers. We can use today’s date for the number. Think of it as a little celebration for registering our marriage.”
Natalie’s smile was radiant.
Baron’s chest trembled.
Changing numbers on the spot would cause plenty of inconvenience, but her words moved him.
A number tied to the day of their marriage, a matching pair…. it meant Natalie truly wanted to share her life with him.
“All right.”
He caught up to her at once andced his fingers with hers, holding tight.
They got in the car together, and only then did Natalie notice the children weren’t there.
“Where are the kids?<b>” </b>
“We registered our marriage today. Why would I bring them along? For today, you’re mine alone–my Mrs. Gunn.”
His jealous tone left Natalie speechless, but she didn’t argue.
Baron had kept the children hidden all these years, protecting them from the world. She didn’t yet have the power to protect them herself, so for now she could only let him handle it.
“Where are we going for dinner?”
Natalie watched the scenery sh by outside, her heart unexpectedly light.
“You’ll see when we get there,” Baron said with a smile.
Half an hourter, the car pulled up to what looked like a rustic farmhouse restaurant.
Natalie followed him inside.
From the outside, it was simple. Inside, it opened into a carefully designed retro space, the décor warm and striking.
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“This ce is beautiful,” Natalie said, impressed.
“As long as you like it.”
Baron pulled out a chair for her himself.
Natalie froze.
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In the five years she had spent with Jensen, the times they’d gone out to eat together could be counted on one hand. He had certainly never pulled out her chair.
She had told herself it didn’t matter–he was Luke Corp’s president, too important to bother with small gestures.
.
But now she realized how blind she had been.
Whether a man loved you or not showed in the details.
Maybe from the moment Jensen saved her five years ago, he had already decided she existed only to cling to him.
She had been too foolish to see it, too foolish until the pain broke her.
At least it wasn’t toote. She still had a chance at another life, at another choice.
Baron saw her distracted expression, the shadow in her eyes, and knew she was thinking of Jensen again.
His
gaze
darkened.
One day, he would make sure she had no room left in her heart to think of that man.
“What do you want to eat? Order whatever you like–your husband’s paying tonight.”
He handed her the menu.
Natalie scanned it and chose a few dishes.
Then Baron slid a small box across the table toward her.
“See if you like this.”
Natalie blinked.
A box that size–was it a ring?
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She suddenly thought of Susie’s question.
Was Baron about to propose?
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They had already registered their marriage. There was no need for formality. But if this was just a casual way of handing her a wedding ring, she couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed.
“What is it?” she asked automatically.
“Open it and see.” Baron propped his chin on his hands, watching her with a smile.
Natalie drew a breath.
Fine.
Even if it was a ring, it didn’t matter. They were already together. They didn’t need ceremony.
And after what Jensen had put her through, she couldn’t demand romance. She was with Baron now because of the children and because he had saved her. If he wasn’t the type for grand gestures<b>, </b>so be it.
She lifted the lid—then her eyes widened in shock.
“This… this is…”
Insidey an emerald pendant, gleaming with vivid green light, unmistakably precious.
Not a ring at all.
Baron rose, took out the pendant, and fastened it gently around her neck. Then he lifted his phone and snapped a photo of the two of them together.
Resting his chin lightly on her shoulder, his voice low against her ear, he said, “This is the only thing my mother left me.”
Natalie froze.
She realized how little she knew of his family.
All this time, it had been Baron caring for her. She had never even asked about his past.
Guilt stirred in her chest.
“Your mother, she…”
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“She’s gone. She passed away years ago.”
There was a quiet pain in his voice.
“I’m sorry, Baron. I didn’t know. Something so valuable–I can’t take it.”
She started to lift it off, but he caught her hands.
“My mother would want it given to her daughter–inw. It looks perfect on you.”
Baron smiled faintly, then sat back down.
Natalie touched the cool pendant at her throat. She understood its weight.
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