Chapter 265: The Fear of the Proposal

**Thelma Zane’s POV** Avril retired from the army in January, which was three months ago. Now, as Mara glared at her with an intensity that could strangle, she exclaimed, “Three months? You’ve been engaged for three months, and you didn’t tell me? Not even a hint? I feel so betrayed!” Avril, looking both apologetic and defensive, quickly explained, “I didn’t hide it on purpose, Mara. It’s just that I was so confused at the time. I didn’t agree to Perrin’s proposal right away. I’ve been struggling with it these past few months, trying to figure things out. I only decided to say yes last night.” Her words piqued my curiosity. I had known that Avril and Perrin started dating before I left for the Rocky Mountains three years ago, but I hadn’t kept up with their relationship since. I asked, “What were you conflicted about?” Avril sighed deeply, her face clouded with thought. “A lot of things, Thelma. The meaning of marriage, the responsibilities it brings, entering a new phas