Chapter 235
Chapter 235:
Ethan glanced at her, his voice steady but tinged with an emotion he rarely showed. “It matters because you’re the only woman I want beside me—now and forever,” he said.
He had never been good at sentimental speeches or comforting words, but he believed clarity might bridge the gap between them—if he laid bare his feelings, maybe she would soften and forgive him.
But Brenna’s icy detachment remained unbroken, her gaze fixed on a distant point beyond the windshield.
Undeterred, Ethan tightened his grip on the steering wheel. “I want you. And I don’t surrender what’s mine,” he said firmly.
Brenna’s gaze stayed cold, her lips pressed into a thin line.
Silence thickened in the confined space, charged with all the words Ethan couldn’t find. He had emptied his arsenal of declarations. He didn’t know what else to say.
The hum of the engine filled the quiet as buildings blurred past.
When the car finally stopped, Brenna’s breath caught. They had arrived at City Hall. A disbelieving laugh escaped her.
“Why are we here?” she asked.
Ethan met Brenna’s gaze, his expression steady and serious. “We’re here to register our marriage,” he said earnestly. “Once it’s registered, it will be official. You’ll be my wife. I want you to know how sincere I am by taking this step p>
Brenna stared at Ethan, utterly speechless. He stood there seriously, seemingly oblivious to how abrupt his actions were. He clearly saw no issue with his behavior and believed he was just being kind in his own way.
Ethan had already stepped out of the car and circled around to open the door for her. “Come on out,” he said.
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Brenna remained seated, leveling him with a steady gaze. “Did it ever occur to you to ask for my opinion?” she asked.
Leaning against the car, Ethan rested one hand on the roof and bent down, his expression utterly sincere as he replied, “I think you should want to marry me. I am devoted and serious about a relationship. Plus, I know how to make money—more than enough to give it all to you. My heart belongs to you completely and unconditionally. That should be enough to satisfy you, right p>
“You are certainly full of yourself,” Brenna shot back bluntly. “Does this mean you will listen to me from now on p>
“Of course,” Ethan said after a moment’s thought, nodding sincerely. “I’m ready and willing to listen to you p>
Relief flickered across Brenna’s face. At least he wasn’t the controlling type and wouldn’t force her to do anything.
“In that case, take me back to my studio. I have things to take care of there,” Brenna said.