TRILLIONAIRE IN DISGUISE

Chapter 455

Avery instantly fell into a state of panic. She began to sweat and was soon pacing from one end of the table to the other while Derrick remained on his feet with a heart full of prayers and eyes filled with hope.

“We can’t do this,” she finally cried out.

“What do you mean by that?” Derrick fired back. “I care about you. I love you and you know that I’ll do anything for you. I’ll go anywhere with you.” He professed.

“That’s the problem.” Avery fired back. “Have you ever considered how I feel?”

Derrick withdrew his hand in shock and began to stutter.

Avery saw the pain in his eyes and instantly felt sorry for him. She walked up to him and placed her hand on the ring.

Derrick smiled and his hope reignited.

“I know what this means to you and I know that we’re cool and have learned to get along for a while now but that’s not love. That’s friendship.”

“Do you care about me?” Derrick asked with glassy eyes.

“Of course I do.” Avery sharply replied.

“Then marry me.” He mounted his other hand