Chapter 183

"Marvin, I appreciate you saving me, but..." Sarah paused, searching for the right words. "You know, it's usually just family or romantic partners who live together. And, you can't just go around kissing me as you please. Surely, you're aware of this, right?" “Would you rather have me as your spouse or partner?" Marvin asked. The memory of Marcelo’s taunt from last night echoed in his mind. Firmly holding Sarah’s hand, he declared, "I'm going to marry you, Sarah." Sarah stood there, speechless. The sight of a charming, confident man proposing was something many dream of. Since she was young, Sarah had imagined a man sincerely asking her, "Sarah, will you marry me?" But the man she pictured wasn't Marvin. Acting on impulse, she questioned, "Marvin, do you like me?" “Yes, I like you," Marvin responded without a second thought. Sarah’s heart fluttered. She had heard the word "like" numerous times. But it always ended up meaning nothing. “I'm sorry," she said, gently removing Marvin's hand