Chapter 238
Liam Sullivan was born into a top-tier wealthy family.
He was raised in luxury and privilege.
He never had to lift a finger or endure any hardship.
But now, this distinguished man was willing to lower himself for her.
He moved into this ordinary apartment for her.
Vivian Bennett's clenched fingertips trembled slightly.
The defenses she had built in her heart were crumbling inch by inch.
She could no longer maintain her outward composure.
Her eyes revealed an undeniable emotion.
"You really don't have to humble yourself like this," she said, her voice hoarse and choked.
"I'm just an ordinary woman."
"I'm not worth such sacrifice from you."
A man as particular and refined as him was willing to give up his luxurious villa.
Just to be closer to her.
It simply wasn't worth it.
Liam slowly stood up.
He walked to her with steady steps.
He gently took her hand, his gaze intense.
"Any hardship is worth it as long as I can be with you."
"I couldn't sleep all night without you by my side."
His words were simple and plain.
Yet each word struck directly at Vivian's heart.
Her nose tingled with emotion.
Her eyes gradually welled up with tears.
Liam took the opportunity to press her hand against his chest.
He let her feel the strong, powerful heartbeat.
"It beats for you," he said, his deep magnetic voice utterly serious.
"Be my woman. Okay?"
Vivian almost agreed without hesitation.
But at the last moment, she held back.
"Give me a little more time to think..." she murmured, lowering her eyelids.
Her voice was as faint as a mosquito's hum.
Liam lifted her chin, not allowing her to avoid his gaze.
"What more is there to think about?"
Vivian bit her lower lip.
A trace of gloom flashed in her eyes.
"Our statuses are too different."
"How do I know you're not just acting on a whim?"
It wasn't that she didn't want to agree.
She was just afraid of getting hurt.
Liam's eyes darkened.
His tone was resolute.
"Then let's get married directly!"
Vivian's eyes widened in shock.
"Are you joking?"
"I'm serious."
Liam leaned closer, trapping her between his arms.
He gazed at her, his eyes deep like the ocean.
"I pursued you with marriage as the goal."
"If you think dating isn't secure enough, we can go get our marriage license immediately."
"Marriage license?"
Vivian nearly screamed.
They hadn't even dated yet, and he wanted to get married directly?
Liam's expression was solemn.
There was no hint of joking in it.
"I said this on our blind date day."
He indeed had said that.
But Vivian thought he was crazy back then.
Now it seemed he had become even crazier.
She couldn't help but reach out to touch his forehead.
"Do you have a fever? Or did you hit your head?"
Liam's eyes darkened.
He abruptly grabbed her slender wrist.
He pulled her toward him.
Vivian struggled to free her hand.
But he held on even tighter.