Chapter 1037

James later learned from Grace and Hazel about the real reason behind the Prescott family's visit that day. They explained that it was not a formal proposal. James responded confidently, "Proposals have rules. You don't show up with so few gifts and no prior notice to the family." Abigail looked at James with admiration. "James, how do you know everything?" Hazel quickly interjected, "He's probably studying up for when he proposes to someone." "Propose to who?" Abigail asked innocently. Everyone in the room stared at her in silence, and the atmosphere suddenly felt unusual. Abigail seemed to catch on but could not quite believe it. She looked at James, who happened to be looking right back at her. She felt her heart skip a beat. James' gaze was intense as he looked at her. He then turned to Hazel. "You're so talkative now, but where was all this chatter when Shawn came to propose?" Hazel finally found an outlet for her frustration. "Give me a break! Do you think it was easy ke