Hearing the heartfelt words from his My sweetheart, Chris couldn't help but hold her even tighter, gently rubbing her back as he whispered, "All the hardship and loneliness you endured before, my presence in your life is the reward for all of that..."
Just those simple words from Chris were enough to make Celestia break down in tears, as if all the pent- up sorrow in her heart was finally being released.
"My sweetheart," Chris continued softly, "I used to think that love was something too luxurious for me, but since you came into my life, everything changed. From the very beginning, I wanted to marry you. My love for you is real—no one would joke about spending their entire life with someone unless they meant it. So, believe in me, will you?"
Celestia clung to him, her voice bar
