Chapter 286: The Proposal

**Thelma Zane’s POV** Aldrich suddenly pulled the car to the side of the road and brought it to a stop. I blinked in confusion, startled by the abrupt action. “What’s wrong? Did you forget something?” He didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he sat in silence for a moment, his expression unreadable. Then, without a word, he stepped out of the car and moved to the back seat where I was sitting. “My bridesmaid’s dress...” I reminded him hesitantly, glancing at the bag beside him. Aldrich gently picked up the bag, placing it carefully in the passenger seat up front. Then, he turned his full attention to me, his gaze unwavering and intense. It was as if he was preparing for a serious conversation, one that carried the weight of something significant. The sudden change in his demeanor made me sit up straighter. The small space in the backseat felt even smaller, the atmosphere thick with unspoken words. “What’s going on?” I asked softly, my voice tinged with both curiosit