"No worries. I can think of other ways to help you. If we get married, I could... I checked out rings when I was at the mall today. I don't know if you'd like it or not." Liam took out a black velvet box from his pocket. When he opened it and took out the ladies' diamond ring, he did not hear Blake's response; only her steady breathing was heard in the quiet room.

He stood up quietly from the sofa and knelt in front of her. Blake remained undisturbed. Deep affection filled his gaze as he took o