"I'm sorry... I was too short-sighted."
Ethan immediately apologized and approached the bed, gently holding Ellie's left hand.
"But my feelings haven't changed, Ellie. I want to marry you. I'm confident I can be a good husband and a good father."
"I... haven't decided anything yet..."
"Can't you trust me and follow me just this once?"
"Ethan..."
At that moment, Ellie's eyes widened. Ethan, who had been rummaging in his jacket pocket, held out a small ring box to Ellie.
"I wanted to propose in a more grand way... but I guess my heart is too impatient. I keep getting scared that you might disappear right before my eyes."
As he slowly opened the case, a beautiful diamond ring, about the size of a thumbnail, sparkled brilliantly.
"Will you marry me, Ellie?"
"Why... why are you doing this much for me?"
Ellie looked at Ethan with an incomprehensible expression. How could he do this much for a woman who had suddenly become pregnant with another man's child?
