“Mr. Gray, I want to marry your daughter.” A smile grew on Jeff’s face as he thought about how nervous he had been when he first asked Alistair for his daughter’s hand in marriage. It was a moment he had thought a lot about. Not because he didn’t know if it was right for them, but because he knew it was and the thought of having her to call his own officially made his stomach do flips. He was utterly in love with Charlotte Gray.
“That’s it?” Zayne snickered. “You just asked him? No big speech?”
Alistair's eyes were shut, but he was smiling. “He didn’t have to convince me. Jeff has been what my daughter needed. He has given her someone to rely on when I wasn’t there, and someone to care about more than herself. I am forever grateful to him. To you too Zayne. And you, Erik. Even if you have lied to my face.”
Erik looked away, not wanting to ruin the happy moment. But he felt like his presence was putting a damper on the situation.
“It’s been quite the journey,” Ethan said, to cut the tension. “But I share my son’s sentiments. I’m glad it’s you, Jeff. I’m happy knowing that you and Charlotte have already made it through so much. it’s not often you find someone you can’t live without.”
“No, it is not,” Alistair added. “Take it from me, you are beyond lucky to have Charlotte in your life.”
Jeff smiled. “I know, she reminds me that every day when I wake up next to her. And our kids, they show me that too.”
Jeff and Zayne were made by @dandylion240. Erik Holloway was made by @wannabecatwriter.