Chapter 296

Caught by surprise, Billy fell over backwards with his arms wrapped around Charlotte. For her part she kept shouting “yes” between the many kisses she planted on his cheeks and lips.

Everyone stood and applauded as Billy managed to break Charlotte’s death grip on his neck and help her stand up. “That’s why you insisted that Mom attend this brunch! You are such a romantic. I love you, Billy Marsh!”

“You knocked me over before I could get the ring out,” complained Billy but with a big grin as he reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a small box. He opened it and handed the ring to Charlotte as her hands trembled slightly. She sighed loudly.

“It’s beautiful!” was all she could manage as Billy slid it gently onto her finger. Soon all of the women were gathered around Charlotte as she held her hand out for everyone to admire her engagement ring.

Billy’s father was the first to heartily shake his hand just before his mother planted a big kiss on his cheek.<