Chapter 287: The Oath Stone

**Thelma Zane’s POV** "A moon oath?" I repeated, staring at Aldrich in shock. "How is that even possible? I always thought it was an invisible vow, something intangible. Are you telling me that the goddess somehow creates a gem as a witness to this kind of oath?" Aldrich smiled softly and shook his head. "Not exactly. This diamond only appeared after you reconstructed my body. Because I became your believer, I couldn't ask the Moon Goddess to witness my oath in the traditional way. Instead, the promise I made didn’t disappear—it condensed into this diamond." I gazed at the diamond embedded in the wedding ring on my finger. Its brilliance was mesmerizing, refracting a subtle halo of five colors under the moonlight. It felt otherworldly, as though it carried the divine touch of the goddess herself. “It’s extraordinary...” I murmured, captivated by its beauty. Aldrich’s expression softened as he watched me. “When I first saw this diamond, I realized it was more than a mere