Chapter 500

Any other man's confession wouldn't boost her self-confidence in her charm. Instead, she would straightforwardly reject them, leaving no room for romantic ideas. Aware of Esther's personality, Jasper kept his feelings hidden, never daring to drop even a hint. He feared that Esther would subtly distance herself if she discovered his emotions. "Jasper, you're a great man and an amazing friend. I cherish our friendship, so I'm sorry." Esther's rejection didn't surprise Jasper. He gazed at her and earnestly asked, "Esther, can you grant me one last request? If you agree, I'll step back into being just a good friend. We'll remain friends for life." Esther met Jasper's eyes, took a deep breath, and softly nodded. "Okay." "I've been preparing for this confession for years. Can we do it together, as a conclusion to both our youths?" Esther couldn't refuse. After a long silence, she finally replied, "Okay." "Then let's proceed." Jasper and Esther walked deeper into the rose garden toge