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    Kristopher’s brow furrowed as he eyed the bold, red gown. It was a sharp contrast to the store’s array of soft pastel shades. The dress was too vivid, too daring. Oddly, it brought back the image of Belinda at the racetrack, her hair billowing behind her as she took off her helmet.


    He halted, realizing the woman standing before him was not the gentle, soft-smiling Belinda he remembered, the one who always appeared demure and virtuous both in public and private.


    Belinda moved towards the red gown and nced at the price tag, then turned to look at Kristopher. “Mr. Cox, are you second-guessing because of the price?”


    She was quite certain this gown was the priciest in the entire store. Kristopher snapped out of his daze and shook his head. “It just took me by surprise that you’d choose something like this.”


    Belinda stopped and gave him a scornfulugh. “Clearly, you don’t know me at all. It’s no wonder you can’t predict what I’d like.” With that, she beckoned a sales assistant, who promptly removed the gown from the mannequin. Belinda took it and disappeared into the fitting room.


    At that moment, Cathy emerged from another fitting room, dressed in a moon-white gown. She spun around before Kristopher. “Don’t you think this color is a bit dull?” The color seemed too in,cking the impact needed for the female lead at a proposal ceremony.


    Yet, Kristopher gave a slight nod. “It looks lovely on you.”


    Despite her hesitation, Cathy decided to trust his judgment. “Alright, I’ll wear it at tomorrow’s event!”


    As she spoke, she reached out to take Kristopher’s arm. “Kristopher, I’m so looking forward to tomorrow!”


    Kristopher gazed at her animated expression, his eyes filled with uncertainty. “Cathy, do you… really understand what tomorrow’s ceremony is all about?”


    Kristopher’s question made Cathy blush.


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    When Cathy had first returned to the country, Maggie had whispered to her that Kristopher had already reserved the venue and ordered the cake at the Summit Hotel. The hotel was small but very exclusive, a favored spot for Nawrin’s high society to celebrate their big asions.


    Kristopher booking everything the day he found out she was back spoke volumes about his intentions.


    As she pondered this, Cathy shyly bit her lip. “Kristopher, of course, I know what tomorrow’s ceremony is for. If I didn’t, why would I have brought Maggie to try on dresses today?”<fn8a1f> Read full story at FindN0vel</fn8a1f>


    She looked up into Kristopher’s deep eyes, her own sparkling with admiration and excitement. “I can see how much effort you’ve put in.”


    She had been looking forward to this day for so long. The journalists she knew were all ready and waiting. She had quietly invited every reporter in Nawrin, along with all her family and friends, toe and share in her and Kristopher’s joy. Tomorrow night, she would be the happiest woman alive!


    Seeing her smile, Kristopher paused and turned away, feeling a bit awkward. “I just made some simple preparations.”


    “That’s more than enough!” Cathy beamed. “I know how busy you are. The fact that you took the time to n a surprise means the world to me. I’m really looking forward to tomorrow!”


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