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‘I’m fine. I don’t feel comfortable leaving your alone,’ he insisted. Since her grandfather was ill, he had to accompany her home. “Okay! Remember to tell your parents. I need to leave this afternoon.” She was vividly anxious.
At that sight, Ethan immediately called his mother. Meanwhile, Heidi supported his decision to accompany Josephine because this might be when her daughter needed him the most.
That afternoon, they boarded his private jet and flew back to Zoravia. It was early morning the next day when their plane landed, and they got in the Jacobsons” car and headed straight for the hospital..
There, Peter was lying in the ICU with a respirator. When Josephine saw her mother’s reddened eyes, she instantly understood her grandfather’s condition. “Mom, Grandpa…”
Heidi forced her tears back and comforted Josephine. “The doctors are still trying, so we can’t give up yet.” Hearing that, Josephine staggered, prompting Ethan to hold her. Then Heidi told him, “Eeth, take good care of her!”
“I will, Mrs. Jacobson.” He nodded. When Mills came out of the doctor’s office with a stern face, Heidi quickly approached him. “What did the doctor say? Is there any other plan of action?”
“Dad’s old, so the doctor doesn’t recommend surgery because it might increase the risks.” “How long would Dad still have if he woke up?” she asked with tears in her eyes.
“One week at most.” His eyes were filled with tears as well. The next day, many relatives of the Jacobson family came to visit Peter, but unfortunately, he passed away in his sleep.
Josephine was in the lounge when her mother suddenly came looking for her. When she arrived at the ward and saw the doctors covering her grandfather with a white cloth, she felt her legs go weak. Ethan caught her, and she lunged herself into his arms, crying.
The funeral was held a week after that. Many came, and the Jacobsons held the ceremonies amidst grief. In the blink of an eye, the two had been back in Zoravia for two weeks. During that time, Ethan disregarded his recuperating body to take care of Josephine. Perhaps that was the power of love!
Two months later, the Jacobsons slowly. walked out of Peter’s death while Josephine remained somber. Ethan had been by her side during this period, meticulously caring for her as she spent many crying nights in his arms.
When she awoke today, she felt nervous seeing him pack his luggage. “Eeth, are you leaving?” “No, I’m not. I’m bringing you out for a trip. We’re going together.”
“Where to?” She blinked.
“You take a rest. I’ll tell you once I finish packing.” Still, Josephine did not feel like resting anymore and got up to help him pack. They soon finished preparing their luggage and let the bodyguards bring it out. Then, Ethan held her hand and led her to the car.
On their way, he kept their destination a secret and did not reveal it to her, no matter how she attempted to prod. In the end, she gave up and leaned against his shoulder, enjoying the scenery outside. Her mood brightened after being a hermit for two months.
However, Josephine keenly discovered the car was driving toward the pier. She blinked, wondering if Ethan was about to bring her out to sea. At that moment, she was shocked to see several luxurious cars driving toward them from different directions. Then their car took a turn, and she saw the scenery from the pier not far away. There was a huge cruise ship docked at the pier. She covered her mouth in shock before looking at Ethan. “Are we going on that cruise?”
His eyes narrowed when he smiled. “Yes. My family owns that.” Josephine had witnessed his family’s wealth, so she was not shocked by what he said. “But why haven’t I ever heard the news about your family cruise picking up passengers downtown?”
“This is a special arrangement. It’s here for you.” He looked at her affectionately. She was utterly overwhelmed. “It’s here for me? But I saw many luxurious cars on our way here!”
“They’re just tagging along,” he explained. An overpowering, sweet feeling surged inside Josephine’s heart after she realized Ethan had secretly planned this and even arranged for his family cruise ship to pick her up. He did everything so he could bring her on a relaxing trip.
After they exited the car, the bodyguard carried their luggage on board while Ethan led Josephine forward, introducing the ship’s history. Though he had lost his memory, he was on his way to being back in charge of the family business, and with his intelligent mind, he could understand many things quickly. Before they boarded the ship, the cruise ship manager approached them. “Mr. Ethan.”
He nodded. “You guys can go about your business! I’m just here as a customer to experience the trip.” After that, the couple boarded the cruise and began leisurely touring around the ship. Since he had amnesia, this trip became particularly meaningful.
On the other hand, Josephine had heard of this cruise ship before and knew it was a place to entertain wealthy people worldwide with every luxurious item. Now that she had seen it in person, she thought the rumors were true.
He brought her to the most luxurious suite, a room specially prepared for him that was closed to the public. When she entered, she was bewitched by the view outside the French window. The sea view is astonishing!
Around the evening, the cruise left the pier and continued its route to the following country. Subsequently, Ethan brought Josephine to the shopping floor for a spree. Though she was not materialistic and had no passion for that, he still wanted to give her everything he thought looked pretty on her.
His handsome appearance had caught the attention of many young women, and they were looking at him as though they wanted to swallow him whole.
When Josephine returned from the bathroom, she saw a sexily dressed young lady standing beside Ethan, trying to converse with him and asking for his contact number. With a slightly raised eyebrow, she strode confidently and stopped beside him. Then she held his arm and smiled. “Hey, darling.”
In reciprocation, he held her waist and told the flirty woman, “I have a girlfriend. Please excuse us.” That young lady instantly felt embarrassed. “Excuse me.”
Once she left, he kissed Josephine’s head and coaxed her, “Don’t be jealous. I only have eyes for you.” She shook her head. “I’m not jealous.” You’re just too popular.
On the third day of their cruise, the sea was utterly peaceful, and a beautiful sunset lay on the horizon. However, Ethan had been gone for more than half an hour while Josephine stood behind the railing, taking pictures of the stunning glow. At that moment, she was surprised by the doorbell ringing. Who could it be?
When she opened the door, she was met with four uniformed clothing store clerks. “Are you Miss Josephine Jacobson? We received a call from a customer asking that we serve you.”
Josephine blinked. “Serve me for what exactly?” “We’ve chosen a beautiful evening dress for you and will be helping you with your makeup. That way, you can attend the masquerade ball tonight!”
Josephine thought about it and believed it had to be something Ethan had arranged. She nodded. “Sure!”
Subsequently, the clerks helped her with her makeup and into a beautiful blue evening gown. Once done, she resembled a stunning mermaid, noble yet mysterious. She looked at her reflection in the mirror, satisfied with her princess-like makeup and hairstyle.
“Miss Jacobson, we wish you a delightful evening. The four clerks left. Soon, Josephine received a call from Ethan. “Hey, where are you?” She had begun to miss him. “Open the door, enter the hallway, and come straight to the deck. I’ll be waiting there.”
She replied, “Sure. I’m coming.” As she was wearing an evening dress, she could not help feeling like she was a fairy tale princess. Everything that happened to her was like a dream.
The deck would usually be crowded, but why is it so empty today? Just as she stepped foot into the hallway, she was flabbergasted because the deck had been decorated for a huge proposal. A live band was playing romantic songs on the side while Ethan donned a blue suit, standing there and watching her with a smile as she approached.
Josephine, come here,” he instructed. When she approached him, she finally understood his disappearance. He had been here, decorating this place for their proposal. While looking at the large heart made of roses, the white veil moving in the wind, and the romantic dinner table on the side, she covered her chest, feeling so touched that she was about to cry.
Once she arrived beside Ethan, she was pulled into a gentle hug. After releasing her, he got on one knee before her and held her hand, asking, “Josephine Jacobson, will you marry me?”
“I do!” Josephine replied with determination. Ethan held her hand while slowly rising to his feet. Then he grabbed her waist with one hand and cupped the back of her head with the other, gently kissing her before the crowd. Josephine, thank you.”
She did not expect he would propose to her before he regained his memory. “Why didn’t you wait until you recovered all of your memories?” “I was afraid you’d feel displeased with me and escape, so I have to make you mine first,” he announced.
That cracked Josephine up. ‘Don’t worry. I’m not going anywhere. Whether it’s this lifetime or the next, I’m yours. You can’t escape from me.”
Ethan leaned his forehead against hers. “How would I bear to leave you alone if you’re willing to stay beside me?”
Music began to play, and he hugged her waist. “Dance with me!”
Then the couple waltzed to the slow music. Rather than saying they were dancing, it would be more appropriate to say they were pacing slowly while embracing each other. Under the dazzling sunset and a gentle sea breeze, a romantic atmosphere filled the space while several cameras were placed on the side, recording everything.
She raised her head and asked, ‘I heard there’s a masquerade ball tonight.” “Would you like to join?”
“Will it be fun?”
“Of course!”
“Sure. I’ll join the ball,” she said. On the other hand, another young lady was currently inside a presidential suite on board- Willow Presgrave. Her assistant ran over and told her, “Miss Presgrave, guess whom I saw on the deck!”
Willow was in a daze while propping her chin on her hand. She asked, “Who?” “I saw Mr. Quarles proposing to a beautiful woman!” “You mean Ethan?” Willow exclaimed in surprise, not expecting to bump into him here.
“Yes, it’s him. The proposal was so romantic, but guests weren’t allowed to disturb them, so we could only watch from far away. Why don’t you go and congratulate them?’
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