As Derek Donovan's heartfelt confession hangs in the air, the room falls into a stunned silence, each person processing the weight of his words in their own way. Rose's heart sinks even further at the declaration of Derek's love for Lisa, her jealousy and hurt piercing through her like a knife. She casts a quick, almost desperate glance at Michael, whose expression mirrors her own mix of shock and disbelief.
Lisa's initial response is one of stunned silence, her mind reeling from the sudden turn of events. She hadn't anticipated Derek's confession to culminate in a marriage proposal, and the shock leaves her speechless, her thoughts racing as she struggles to make sense of it all.
Michael's jaw hangs in disbelief at Derek's unexpected proposal, his mind struggling to comprehend the rapid
