Chapter 91

After that night, Claire couldn't shake the feeling that something had shifted—Ethan didn't look at her the same way anymore. That evening, she finally mustered the courage to bring it up. After dinner, just as Ethan was heading upstairs, Claire called out to him. "Ethan, do you not love me anymore? Why... why do you keep pushing me away? Did I do something wrong?" Tears streamed down her face, her voice trembling. Seeing her crying like that, Ethan's heart softened. He gently pulled her into his arms and said quietly, "Claire, I don't want to hurt you. Once everything's settled and I can give you a proper title, we'll be together, okay? Just trust me." He said the words, but even he didn't fully know what he really felt deep down. Claire didn't know whether to believe it or not, but... did that mean he *was* planning to marry her? She let out a tiny smile in his arms. "Then... can we ask Mr. Sanders to design us a matching ring set? I still adore that crystal heart you gave me," she a