Chapter 277


    "Uh-huh, I''m here."


    "When can I see you?"


    Her voice had a slight nasal quality to it, and at the sound, Ian felt a tremor in his heart.


    "Sweetheart, step out onto the balcony and see how thick the snow is. Send me a picture."


    ra dragged herself up from the couch lethargically and stood by the window. Blinking away the


    sleep from her eyes, she peered down at a world nketed in white. She leaned against the


    window sill, tilting her head back to gaze at the sky where snowkes danced their descent.


    With a soft sigh, she murmured, "It''s stilling down, Ian. I''m afraid we won''t be together for


    Christmas."


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    Ian chuckled softly, "Missing me that much?"


    "Mmm, a lot."


    "Then keep your eyes peeled and look outside."


    Bewildered, ra gazed out the window. Suddenly, specks of light appeared against the snowy


    backdrop. Under ra''s watchful eye, the lights gradually formed a huge heart shape. Her eyes


    widened in astonishment.


    Just then, a kaleidoscope of fireworks burst forth from the snowy grounds, lighting up the night sky.


    They bloomed like flowers in the air, petals of light cascading down.


    ra was stunned by the sight before her. Her throat felt like it was clogged with cotton, and she


    couldn''t utter a sound.


    Ian gazed up at the petite figure on the balcony, a sly smile ying on his lips. "ra, I miss you so


    much. You have no idea."


    With a choked voice, ra began, "Ian, I—"


    She wanted to say she missed him too, but before she could finish, she saw a tall and broad


    silhouette standing beneath the heart of lights. The man was d in a ck coat, looking up, his


    eyes locked with hers.


    For a moment, ra''s heartbeat seemed to stop, reminiscent of their reunion three years ago. She


    stared at the man in the snow, speechless, until finally she stammered, "You''re such a liar."


    Ian''s lips curled into a smile. "ra, get dressed ande down."


    "Okay, wait for me."


    Without bothering to change, ra threw on a long down coat over her pajamas and dashed


    downstairs. As she ran, she called out, "Snow, Daddy''s back. Let''s go see him!"


    Snow, thrilled to bits, scampered after ra.


    The snow in the yard was deep, swallowing ra''s ankles with each step, the bells on her wrists


    jingling with every movement.


    "Ian."


    She sprinted toward Ian andunched herself into his arms. Ian''s strong hands caught her, lifting


    her into his embrace. His cool nose brushed against ra''s warm cheek as his deep, pleasant


    voice whispered in her ear. "Baby, I missed you too much, so I caught an early charter to Riddleton


    and drove here."


    ra clung tightly to Ian''s neck, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "Aren''t you tired?"


    Ian kissed her lips lightly. "I think I could still manage a few hours in bed with you."


    raughed as she yfully squeezed his cheek. "You''re such a perv."


    "The real thing has yet to begin, darling. Ready to experience it?"


    "No, I just want to hold you." She wrapped her arms firmly around Ian''s neck, unwilling to let go


    even for a moment.


    Ian, looking down, kissed her soft hair and said with a smile, "Darling, can youe down? I have


    something to tell you."


    He set ra gently on the snow and pulled out an elegant ck velvet box from his pocket. He


    opened the box, revealing the Williams Pink Star diamond ring that had been auctioned for a


    staggering 4.6 billion the day before. Only then did ra notice that the surroundings had been


    meticulously arranged.


    There were romantic flowers, colorful balloons, and dazzling lights. The scene mirrored the proposal


    she had nned months ago.


    ra''s eyes brimmed with tears, and she called out, bewildered, "Ian."


    Under her intense gaze, Ian took her hand. Then, with a graceful motion, he bent one knee and


    knelt before her.