Chapter 554


    "Okay, I''ll be right there," Matthew said.


    After he hung up the phone, Valerie asked, "It''s sote. Where are you going?"


    "Something''s cropped up. Come with me," Matthew said.


    Valerie nodded, and Matthew drove her to the amusement park.


    Seeing the pitch-ck amusement park, Valerie was stunned. "What are you doing here in the middle of the night? Is there anything you need to deal with in the amusement park?"


    Valerie could not figure it out. Matthew curled his lips and said, "You''ll know when you go in."This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    He helped Valerie out of the car and stood at the entrance. With a wave of his hand, the door opened and they entered.


    With every step he took, lights started to light up, illuminating the area in dazzling brilliance, which left Valerie stunned.


    "This ce is open for business at night?" she asked.


    Matthew said, "It''s open for business because I''m here. Which ride do you like the most? Go on in."


    Valerie thought about it. Since they were already here, they might as well go on the rides.


    "The carousel! When I was young, I didn''t have a television at home, so I had to sneak over to my neighbors'' houses to watch shows. That''s when I saw the carousel.


    "At that time, I thought how good it would be if I could ride the carousel one day and dress up as a princess! But when I grew up, that feelingpletely disappeared."


    Valerie sighed. Matthew pulled her to the carousel ride. "Let''s go, Your Highness. After you."


    Valerie smiled and took his hand to go up with him. At this moment, music started and the carousel began to turn slowly.


    Matthew sat beside her. The two of them held hands. Valerie felt as if she was a little girl again. However, her feelings had changed now. It waspletely different.


    She had a child, a lover, and a small family now. Things could not be better.


    Matthew looked at Valerie and saw the smile on her face. It seemed that he had made the right choice to bring her here.


    "Matthew, look!"


    Fireworks began to appear not far away, and the surroundings of the carousel lit up with vibrant colors.


    Valerie''s eyes widened. It was so beautiful.


    After sitting for a round, Valerie eagerly came down from the carousel. Her eyes were filled with joy as she looked at the fireworks around her.


    With a boom, suddenly, there was light overhead. With loud booms, brilliant fireworks exploded, sying their vibrant colors across the ck velvet sky.


    Valerie eximed, "Oh my goodness! These fireworks are so beautiful."


    Matthew stood beside Valerie and ced an arm around her shoulders. He ced his other hand behind his back and made a motion. Another boom sounded.


    "Matthew, look, there are words." Valerie was extremely excited. The following fireworks actually had words.


    "Valerie, you''re the brightest star in my life,'' Matthew said.


    Upon seeing those words, Valerie said, "Matthew, you..."


    Matthew interrupted, "Yes, I did it. Do you like it?"


    "Yes, I like it very much."


    The fireworks burst in the night sky like huge flowers blooming.


    As Valerie watched the fireworks extravaganza, tears started welling up in her eyes. When she turned around, she realized that Matthew was kneeling on one knee holding up a beautiful diamond ring.


    Matthew said, never thought that


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    I''d be able to have my own family one day, Valerie. Ever since you came into my life, you have brought me surprises every day. I love waking up beside you in the morning and seeing your sleepy eyes.


    "I love how tightly you hug me every day as youy nestled in my arms.


    "I love it when you hold my hand and teach me how to bake step by step. It''s an amazing feeling.


    "The moment hugged you, I felt as


    if the whole world was mine. The wait was long, but you were worth every moment. You are finally mine. Please forgive me for making this decision without seeking your permission beforehand.


    "You and I are the same. We both long for a home. The world is a huge ce, but we met each other. From now onward, please allow me to protect you and our home, alright? Marry me!"


    At this moment, all the colorful lights around them lit up. Only then did Valerie realize thatrge bouquets of flowers were tied to all the surrounding fences. They were practically in a sea of flowers.


    Valerie looked at the vast area covered with roses and then at Matthew. Tears rolled down her cheeks.


    She stretched out her hand to Matthew. Matthew was overjoyed. He put the ring on Valerie''s finger and stood up to hug her.


    BOOM!


    The fireworks continued to bloom. Valerie looked up and saw the fireworks forming the shape of a heart. Their names were inscribed inside the heart. The corners of Valerie''s mouth curled up.


    "Matthew, when did you prepare all this?" she asked.


    "I''ve been preparing for it for a long time. Since you started filming, I''ve been thinking of setting up a special proposal for you. I want you to have a proposal and a wedding. I don''t want you to miss out on either of them," Matthew replied.


    Valerie nodded. She felt like the most blissful woman in the world.


    She yearned for kinship because of what she experienced in her childhood. While it was reassuring to discover that she was not the biological child of those awful people, it was inevitable that she felt lonely.


    Now that she had Matthew and her child apanying her, she was finally not alone anymore.


    Valerie had never felt so contented in her life.