Chapter 10 - The Vow in the Chapel
Three days later, the morning sun broke through the clouds, casting golden light through the restored stained-glass windows of the estate's private chapel—the very room where Clara and Dominic had first met six years ago.
Clara stood by the marble altar, wearing a simple cream silk dress, her hair flowing naturally over her shoulders.
The heavy oak doors opened, and Dominic walked down the center aisle, holding five-year-old Lily in his arm. Lily was beaming with delight, wearing a brand-new pair of shiny red boots and holding her worn plush rabbit toy.
Dominic set Lily gently onto the velvet pew, then stepped up to Clara, taking her hand in his.
"Six years ago, I let lies tear us apart in this exact room," Dominic said softly, his voice full of profound emotion. "I spent six years living in an empty castle, believing I had lost the only woman I ever loved."
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a velvet box, opening it to reveal a magnificent three-carat oval diamond ring.
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"Marry me, Clara," Dominic proposed steadily. "Not for protection, and not for the past. Marry me so we can build a real family for our daughter."
👉 Read PART 11 to see Clara’s reaction to Dominic's proposal!
