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He hadn’t, however, expected to have to make his proposal in the old lady’s presence

He glanced over at her

“What is it?” she barked

He should ask her to leave He really should, although…

Oh, hell She wouldn’t quit the rooed her Not to mention that Hyacinth would have an extre him with Lady Danbury in attendance

Not that he thought she’d say no, but it really did make sense to stack the deck in his favor

“Gareth?” Hyacinth said softly

He turned to her, wondering how long he’d been standing there, pondering his options “Hyacinth,” he said

She looked at him expectantly

“Hyacinth,” he said again, this ti his eyes melt into hers “Hyacinth”

“We know her narandmother’s voice

Gareth ignored her and pushed a table aside so that he could drop to one knee “Hyacinth,” he said, relishing her gasp as he took her hand in his, “would you domy wife?”

Her eyes widened, thenso deliciously an to quiver “I…I…”

It was unlike her to be so without words, and he was enjoying it, especially the show of emotion on her face

“I…I…”