Chapter 368

Cathy proudly explained, “Jennifer wanted a grand proposal ceremony, and Donald remembered. He’s been preparing for a long time—flowers, balloons, candles, and a camera crew to capture everything. He’s thought of everything.”

Evelyn adjusted her shawl. “Then let’s go and see it.”

At the venue, Donald arrived and began preparing. Jennifer remained unaware of the impending proposal.

Soon after, Evelyn and Cathy arrived together, and Donald hurried to greet them. “Ms. Davis, please have a seat. By the way, where’s Isabel?”

“I’ve asked a friend to look after her. Your preparations are quite grand,” Evelyn said, looking around. The ground was covered with flower petals, and candles were arranged in a heart shape. The large venue featured a screen in the center, displaying a photograph of Donald and Jennifer.

Seeing Jennifer’s slightly upturned lips in the photo, Evelyn felt, at that moment, that living with a man who knew her well in the future was a very good thing.

“By the way, Ms. Davis, didn’t Teresa come with you?” he asked.

Mentioning Teresa brought a lump to Evelyn’s throat. “She’s sulking. I have no idea why she didn’t come. Do you have her number? Give her a call and ask her to come over.”

“Sure, I’ll call Teresa.” But Donald couldn’t reach Teresa’s phone.

Teresa was having dinner with Benny, as planned, having an open schedule and inviting him to Nareigh for a meal. Benny received Donald’s call and, after hanging up, said to Teresa, “Donald’s proposing today! He wants you to be there to witness it.”

“He called me instead and said to come over and join the fun. He also asked me to let you know.”

Teresa put down her fork.

“Let’s go,” Benny said. “I’ll drive you. We can go together and join the celebration. I wonder if Jonathan can make it. Should I give him a call, and we can all go in one car?”

“No, you guys go ahead. I’m not going.” Teresa shook her head.

“Come on. Don’t do that. I won’t call him. You should at least show up, right? I know you don’t like Jennifer, but she is your sister. Just make an appearance,” he persuaded.

Teresa remained silent.

The proposal was set for five in the afternoon. By a little after four, onlookers began to gather, along with some colleagues from the hospital who stood in two rows, ready to hand Jennifer roses upon her arrival.

At the end of the long red carpet, Donald stood holding the ring, feeling a bit nervous. He glanced at his watch; it was almost five, and he was about to send his friend to pick Jennifer up from work.

Suddenly, there was a stir at the front of the crowd.

“Oh my gosh, what a handsome man.”

“It looks like Mr. Lynn from Horizonlead Group.”

“Wow, no wonder he’s the CEO. He’s so charismatic. I love this kind of guy.”

The girls holding roses were almost tempted to give their roses to Jonathan instead.

It wasn’t until Jonathan reached Donald’s side that Donald said with a sigh, “Jonathan, you’re stealing my thunder.”

Jonathan looked innocent as he glanced down at himself. “I even wore an inconspicuous outfit today.”

Donald gazed at Jonathan, simply dressed in a shirt, and said, “You’re good-looking no matter what you wear. You’re definitely the handsomest man in our family.”

“Where’s Cheryl? Didn’t she come?” Jonathan asked.

“Don’t mention her. Maybe she’s in a relationship and can’t make it back,” Donald sighed.

“Got it,” Jonathan said, scanning the area and noticing Cathy and Evelyn sitting far away, talking. A hint of doubt and disappointment seemed to linger in his eyes.

Then Donald added, “I did call Teresa, but she might not show up.”