Chapter 161

I truly meant this with all my heart! Skye was an amazing woman, and the last thing I wanted was to let her down. Though I didn't know if I'd succeed, I was determined to try my best. I would exert every ounce of effort even if it meant facing daunting hurdles. Otherwise, I would be failing her and myself. Skye stared at me for a while before asking, "Do you understand how difficult this is?" "I do," I answered. "Do you understand the dangers?" "I've said it before. We'll face them together." "Do you—" "I know! And I have no regrets," I replied firmly, looking directly into her eyes with determination. Skye responded with a hum and remained silent. She simply held me close. The serious talk was behind us, but her embrace still sent my heart into overdrive. I cleared my throat and asked quietly, "So... shall we carry on?" Skye's face turned bright red. She puffed up her cheeks and snapped, "Carry on? In your dreams! Wait until you marry me!" She quickly threw my clothes ov