Chapter 4

"Honestly, I was scared too. But when I looked down at my police uniform, I told myself I couldn't back down," Marlon said.

I was backstage, listening to his speech, and my stomach was in knots.

Finally, it was time for the family members to present flowers.

When the host called my name, there was a noticeable pause in his voice.

Marlon froze up on stage, looking panicked as he kept his eyes glued to the entrance.

He was afraid I'd cause another scene.

I walked up to the stage with a beautiful velvet box in my hands, wearing a…