Chapter 288: Bay Leaf and Evening Primrose

**Thelma Zane’s POV** Jordin, fanning herself excitedly, leaned forward as if she couldn’t contain her enthusiasm. “Sir Aldrich proposed to you? Goddess above! You have to tell us everything. What happened? How did he do it?” Grinning, I recounted the magical proposal to the girls, describing every detail from Aldrich’s heartfelt words to the dazzling ring now resting on my finger. As I told them about the diamond formed by an oath under the moon, their reactions grew even more animated. “It’s incredible!” Emma gasped, pressing a hand to her chest as if to steady her fluttering heart. “A diamond created from a moon oath? That’s the most romantic thing I’ve ever heard in my life! Doesn’t this mean it’s practically the Moon Goddess’s wedding gift to you?” The thought hadn’t occurred to me, but as Emma said it, my happiness deepened. The very idea of this diamond being a divine blessing made it even more precious. We huddled together on Dorothy’s small bed, giggling and cha