Ella came to her senses as she saw Otto turn around and head out to the courtyard. She frantically got up and followed him.

Virginia was a little worried upon seeing how annoyed Otto looked. She went over to Samuel and asked, "What do you think Otto is saying to Ella?"

Samuel looked at the courtyard intently. "I don't care what he says. If he dares to upset Ella, I won't let him off the hook!"

Ella followed Otto to a big tree. She asked feebly, "Otto, what did you want to say to me?"

"I agree to marry you."

Ella was delighted. "Are you for real? You're going to marry me?"

Otto furrowed his brows. Seeing Ella delighted irritated him to no end.

"Since you're already happy, stop with all the other unnecessary things," Otto warned coldly.

Ella was a little stunned. She asked stiffly, "W-What other things? Otto, are you not here to tell me good news but because of that other woman? Are you saying that I can't interfere?"

Ella felt aggrieved. She choked up.

"We're just friends." Ot