"I'm here to ask you to marry me," Finn declared, his words hanging heavy in the air as Lauren's heart skipped a beat. Despite Brett's presence between them, their eyes locked, and Lauren felt a lump form in her throat.
"You have no right!" Brett interjected angrily, glaring at Finn.
"Really? I'm merely following what our families agreed upon. What makes you think I have no right?" Finn retorted; his tone laced with amusement.
"Where do you get off, huh? You already broke things off with Lauren. Do you honestly believe she's been sitting around waiting for you like some doormat these past six years? Is it that simple for you to stroll back in here and start talking about marriage? How shameless can you possibly be! Don't you dare make a fool out of me!" Brett's words dripped with ind
