Chapter 925
Chapter 925:
He tightened his grip on the bouquet in his hands and pushed through the crowd toward her. Then, without warning, he dropped to one knee in front of her and held the flowers out.
“Anika p>
All Anika could think about was her mother. Seeing Marcel appear out of nowhere startled her. “Marcel? Why are you here p>
“I followed you all the way to the airport…” Marcel muttered, rubbing the back of his neck. Then, as if he remembered what he came for, his expression turned solemn. Still kneeling, he lifted the bouquet toward her. “Anika, I’m here to propose to you. I know these past few days have been really hard, and I know you’ve been avoiding me, but I need you to understand I’m serious. I’ve always believed you’re the only person I want to marry. Marry me, and let me take care of you, okay p>
The commotion drew attention. People waiting for their flights turned to watch, curiosity spreading through the crowd. Some even cheered.
Anika had never been in a situation like this. In her imagination, it had always been Jared kneeling in front of her.
She pressed her lips together and looked into Marcel’s earnest eyes. Unease crawled over her skin. She hugged her arms tightly and shook her head.
“I’m sorry, Marcel. I don’t want to talk about this. What happened between us was an accident. I don’t like you p>
Marcel had expected rejection, but hearing those words so plainly still stung.
As the answer became clear, the onlookers quickly lost interest and drifted away.
Anika didn’t have the energy to worry about Marcel—let alone his feelings. She turned away and stared at the airport display board, forcing her thoughts back to her flight.
Three hours later, the plane landed in Newfort.
Anika followed the stream of passengers toward the exit. Just as she was about to hail a cab, she saw Marcel at another exit.
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Anika stared at him, helpless. “Why do you p>
“Anika,” Marcel said seriously, cutting her off, “I know you won’t accept me right now. But I’m willing to wait for you p>
“Marcel, I already told you—I don’t like you. What happened between us was just an accident p>
With that, Anika turned and started walking away. But after only a few steps, she caught a glimpse of a figure out of the corner of her eye. She stiffened, then looked back and added coldly, “Don’t follow me p>
After saying what she needed to say, Anika left the airport without looking back. She got into a taxi.
Marcel watched her go, helpless, disappointment settling heavily in his chest.
Inside the cab, Anika’s nerves were stretched tight. When the taxi finally stopped in front of her house, she practically bolted out and ran inside. The moment she stepped into the entryway, she shouted, “Mom! How are you? Should I take you to the hospital p>
As she spoke, she hurried into the living room. But the scene there made her stop short.
Her parents were sitting calmly on the sofa, both wearing serious expressions. Elena even turned her face away the moment she saw Anika.