CHAPTER 108: CHAPTER 108: I MISS YOU

Back in the present, Victoria has been absent from Matthias’s life for several days, remembering all the sweet memories she and Matthias had created together in the past. She has been on adventures in several places she often visited in the past, including theme parks. She has even moved to different hotels several times, closer to their date destinations. Every time she passes Matthias’s old house, she cries with joy because thanks to that house, her relationship with Matthias has grown stronger, leading Matthias to move into their current house.

Until now, Victoria still hadn’t realized her husband was secretly following her. All she knew was that everyone was trying to contact her because they were so worried about her. Furthermore, every time she turned on her phone, her first step was to read text messages from her beloved husband. She never tired of reading them, even though she had no intention of replying to them all.

"Tory, how are you? I hope you still don’t hate me because we haven’t spoken to each other for a few days. I just want you to stay healthy while you search for answers to all the riddles buried in your heart. Don’t forget to get enough rest, eat a lot, and if you miss me, you can contact me. I’m always waiting for you. I really miss your cooking too. By the way, I’ve finished all the food you prepared for me earlier."

Once again, Victoria couldn’t hold back her tears. She hugged her phone tightly as she crouched slowly in the middle of the road. She admitted that she missed her husband terribly right now.

Meanwhile, Matthias had been quietly standing from a distance. He still hadn’t wanted to reveal himself openly, as he didn’t want to ruin his wife’s plans in an instant. Now he wanted to let her go on her adventure alone, while he served only as her secret bodyguard. Seeing his wife cry and say she missed her husband, he also silently said how much he had missed her over the past few days.

Victoria stood up for a moment and then continued her journey somewhere. She still wanted to visit a few more of her favorite places from the past.

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Recalling her past two years ago, Victoria’s favorite moment was when Matthias proposed to her. Ever since her memories returned, she’d missed that sweet moment so much. In fact, she’d wanted to propose to Matthias first, even calling Jennifer to discuss it in person. Furthermore, she was a rather rigid woman, so she wasn’t sure how to propose to a perfectionist man.

Victoria invited Jennifer to chat at their favorite cafe. She told Jennifer all her worries, causing Jennifer to burst out laughing.

"So, you called me all the way here just to vent about this problem."

Victoria pursed her lips. "Honestly, I’m still confused about how to propose to Matthias. Especially since he’s been such a perfectionist."

"But he actually really likes something simple?"

Victoria nodded.

Jennifer gripped her best friend’s hand tightly. "Then you just have to propose in a simple way."

"But, will he like it?"

"Now I want to ask you. Why does the perfectionist Matthias love you so much?"

"All this time he always said that I treated him sincerely."

Jennifer snapped her fingers. "So, no matter what method you choose, he’ll definitely love it."

Her eyes narrowed at her friend. "If the results don’t meet expectations, you’ll have to take responsibility!"

Victoria boldly asked Matthias out on a date to an outdoor restaurant. Although it was still daytime, she was tired of the usual nighttime proposals. She wanted to do something different, thereby making Matthias even more drawn to her.

Victoria still hasn’t had the courage to propose to her boyfriend. She’s still enjoying her lunch, which her boyfriend has been feeding her nonstop.

"By the way, it’s unusual for you to ask me out on a date like this all of a sudden."

Victoria averted her eyes, holding the spoon shakily. "Because I want a different date. We’ve been dating for a while, but I’m not very creative when it comes to choosing a beautiful date spot."

"I think you’re a very creative woman." Matthias stroked his lover’s head slowly. "If you weren’t creative, I wouldn’t have chosen you as the main vendor to design my house."

"Matty, I think you’re more creative than I am. If you weren’t, you wouldn’t call me that weird nickname."

Matthias folded his arms. "Didn’t you like it before? Why did you start hating that unique nickname?"

"My name is becoming like a man."

"Even though it’s a substitute for a term of endearment for you."

A sweet smile graced her beautiful face. Victoria wanted to propose to her lover right now. Her right hand continued to feel the ring box still tucked away in her dress pocket.

"Matty–"

"Tory, after lunch, would you like to come with me? There’s something I need to finish."

Victoria had initially wanted to propose to her boyfriend, but her plans were instantly dashed. Her lips immediately curled into a pout. "But why should I come with you if it has something to do with your work?"

"Because I have to take you home. I don’t want to leave you here alone."

Victoria still had a sulky expression on her face. She was forced to postpone her proposal until the right time to propose to Matthias in peace.

After finishing lunch, Matthias held his girlfriend’s hand as they left the restaurant. He continued to glance at his luxury watch and reached for his phone.

"Tory, I’m sorry. I have to call someone first."

"It’s okay. You go ahead. I still want to walk around here anyway."

Victoria was forced to wander around the beautiful garden surrounding the church. The trees swayed in the wind, the colorful flowers bloomed, and the birdsong soothed her heart and mind.

Her footsteps stopped momentarily when she heard the sound of her favorite instrument suddenly being played. Turning her head to look at the pianist, her gaze widened.