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Chapter 25 - CHAPTER 25 - Graduation Gone Wrong

 As they slept, Thane's hand instinctively went to Hana's waist, pulling her closer to him. Hana, feeling his touch, snuggled deeper into his embrace, her body fitting perfectly against his.

 Their sleep was peaceful, filled with gentle stirrings and soft sighs. They were lost in their own little world, a world where nothing else mattered except for each other.

 As the night wore on, Thane's arm tightened around Hana, holding her close. He was deeply asleep, but his body was aware of Hana's presence, and he was determined to keep her safe.

 Hana, on the other hand, was having a peaceful sleep, her dreams filled with visions of Thane and their happy times together. She was happy, truly happy, for the first time in a long time.

 As the first light of dawn crept into the room, Thane and Hana slowly stirred, their bodies still entwined. They looked into each other's eyes, and without a word, they knew that their relationship had reached a new level.

 They smiled at each other, and Thane leaned in to kiss Hana softly on the lips. "Good morning," he whispered, Hana smiled back, her eyes shining with happiness. "Good morning," she replied, and as they kissed again, they knew their love had just only begun.

 Thane and Hana went on many more dates, each one more romantic than the last. They explored the city, trying new restaurants and visiting local landmarks. They laughed together, shared stories, and grew closer with each passing day.

 As the days turned into weeks, Thane knew he couldn't imagine his life without Hana. He wanted to spend the rest of his life making her happy.

 One evening, Thane took Hana to a beautiful beachside resort. They walked along the beach, watching the sunset over the ocean.

 As the stars began to twinkle, Thane led Hana to a secluded gazebo. He got down on one knee, pulled out a small box, and opened it, Hana gasped as she saw the beautiful diamond ring.

 "Hana," Thane said, his voice trembling with emotion. "From the moment I met you, I knew you were the one for me. Will you marry me?",Tears of joy filled Hana's eyes as she nodded eagerly,"Yes, yes, a million times yes!" she exclaimed.

 Thane slid the ring onto her finger, and they shared a passionate kiss as the waves crashed against the shore,"I love you," Thane whispered. "I love you too," Hana replied.

 And so, Thane and Hana were engaged, their love shining brighter than ever.

 It was their last week in university, and Hana was busy packing her things. Her graduation ceremony was just a week away, and she was excited to start the next chapter of her life.

 As she was packing, Amelia, her friend, noticed Hana's ring and asked about it, "Wow, Hana, that's a beautiful ring! Where did you get it?" Amelia asked. Hana blushed and smiled. "Thane proposed to me last week," she said.

 Amelia squealed with excitement. "Oh my god, congratulations! I had no idea!", Hana smiled and showed off her ring. "I'm really happy," she said. Amelia hugged her. "I'm so happy for you! What are your plans after graduation?"

 Hana thought for a moment. "I'm actually going to further my education. I've been accepted into a master's program at a university in the city." Amelia's eyes widened. "That's amazing! Congratulations! You're going to do great things, Hana."

 Hana smiled and thanked her friend. She was excited for this new chapter of her life and knew that Thane would be supporting her every step of the way.

 It was graduation day, and Hana was beaming with pride as she accepted her diploma. Her parents, John and Wendy Larson, were in the audience, cheering her on.

 As Hana walked off the stage, she was met with a warm hug from Thane. John's eyes narrowed as he watched the exchange, his suspicions confirmed. "wendy, look!" John whispered urgently to his wife. "Hana's hugging that young man!" Wendy's eyes widened in shock. "Why is our girl hugging that young man?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

 John's expression turned stern. "I don't know, but I don't like it. I've seen the way he looks at her. He's got a reputation, Wendy. I don't want Hana getting mixed up with someone like that."Wendy's eyes were fixed on Hana and Thane, her expression worried. "We need to talk to her about this," she said.

 As the ceremony came to a close, Hana and Thane made their way over to her parents, hand in hand. John's eyes flicked to their joined hands, his expression disapproving. "Hana, congratulations on your graduation!" Wendy exclaimed, trying to sound cheerful despite the tension.

 Hana smiled, oblivious to the undercurrents. "Thanks, Mom! Dad!", John's expression turned gruff. "Yes, congratulations. We need to talk, Hana." Hana's smile faltered, sensing something was wrong. "What's up, Dad?"

 John's eyes flicked to Thane, his expression accusatory. "We need to talk about your relationship with...this young man."

 John was about to say something about Thane being a beast, but his words caught in his throat as he noticed the ring on Hana's finger. His eyes widened in shock, and he was about to ask about it when the MC's voice boomed through the hall. "And now, please put your hands together for the best graduating student, Hana Larson!"

 Hana's face lit up with a bright smile as she made her way to the stage, Thane's hand slipping from hers as she went. John's eyes followed her, his mind reeling with questions. As Hana received the award from the Vice-Chancellor, John's eyes met Thane's, and he could see the smugness written all over his face. John's gut twisted with unease.

 Hana gave a speech, her voice confident and inspiring, and John couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. But as she made her way back down, he was ready to pounce. "Hana, what's the meaning of this?" John asked, his voice low and serious, his eyes fixed on the ring. Hana smiled, her eyes sparkling. "Thane proposed to me, Dad. I said yes!"

 John's face turned red with shock, and he looked like he was about to explode. "You can't be serious, Hana! You're just a child!", Thane stepped forward, his eyes flashing with defiance. "I love Hana, Mr. Larson. And I'm going to take care of her."

 John's eyes narrowed. "You're not good enough for my daughter, Thane. You're a beast!",Hana's face went white, and she looked like she was about to cry. "Dad, please...", But John was beyond reason. "This is not over, Thane. Not by a long shot."