His Obsession Began After Losing Her-Chapter 65: Let’s Get Married

The drawing was incredibly vivid and lifelike, capturing her expression with an uncanny accuracy. Her eyes sparkled with a warmth and depth that seemed even more beautiful than in real life.

Shuri murmured, "Did Ran draw this?"

Then she realized it was a silly question.

Who else would draw a picture of her beside him?

"Do I really look this beautiful in his eyes?" Shuri wondered with a smile as she traced the lines of the drawing, feeling touched by the effort and detail.

Her gaze shifted to the table in the bedroom, cluttered with papers, folders, and a sketchbook.

Intrigued, she took the sketchbook lying on the side of the table and opened it, revealing more portraits of herself.

Each one was just as detailed and lifelike as the first, capturing different expressions and moments.

Her surprise grew with each portrait she discovered.

She thought about his love for her and how deeply it was reflected in his art.

She knew Noran had missed her, but she hadn't realized just how badly until she saw all these portraits.

Each stroke of the pencil, each shade, and each detail spoke of a longing that words couldn't express.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she gently traced the drawings, feeling the depth of his emotions.

"Ran," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "You really think about me a lot, didn't you?"

"There hasn't been a moment where I didn't think about you, Rin," a warm voice came from behind her.

Shuri felt his strong arms wrap around her gently, holding her close.

The warm embrace enveloped her, and she leaned into him, feeling the familiar sense of comfort.

She clutched the sketchbook to her chest as if it were a precious treasure, a testament to the effort and love he had poured into each drawing.

"It's not the same for me, Ran..." she hesitated, feeling a pang of guilt but knowing she had to be truthful. "All these years, I have been trying hard to forget you."

She fell silent, bracing herself for his reaction.

Instead of anger or hurt, Noran simply hugged her tighter, his warmth seeping into her.

"It's my fault for not being able to protect you. You're not wrong for wanting to forget me," he said softly, his voice laced with regret.

Shuri turned around in his arms, looking up at him with disbelief. "How could you blame yourself?"

Her eyes searched his, not understanding why he wasn't angry with her for avoiding him.

"I want you to stop thinking like that. I don't want you to blame yourself!"

Noran smiled, his arms still wrapped around her. "It's okay, Rin. I'm not powerless now. I can protect you and our future in this life. So please, don't try to forget me again, alright?"

Whenever Noran talked about protecting her, Shuri couldn't help but remember the times he took a bullet for her in their first life.

Her expression filled with worry as she looked up at him. "I don't need your protection, Ran. Promise me you won't do anything dangerous."

Noran's smile softened. "I won't, as long as you're not in danger."

"Ran!" Shuri exclaimed, her eyes widening with a mix of fear and frustration.

"Will you be able to stay still if I were in danger? Didn't you die because of me, Rin?" Noran asked, his expression turning serious.

Shuri couldn't argue back and looked away, her resolve wavering.

Noran gently cupped her face, making her look at him. "I don't know how you saved me back then, but you protected me, and I lost you. So, why won't you let me protect you in this life? You can't be this unfair, Rin."

Shuri's eyes filled with determination as she met his gaze.

"I can be!" she insisted, her voice trembling with emotion. "I don't care if I'm being unfair because all I want is for you to be safe!"

Like Shuri, Noran refused to back down.

He leaned in closer, his forehead touching hers. "But you're my only safe haven, Rin. A life without you is worse than hell. I don't want to live through that again..."

His voice began to tremble. "So please, let me keep you safe this time, alright?"

Noran's words sank deep into Shuri's heart, leaving her unable to argue.

She saw the raw vulnerability in his eyes, and it mirrored her own feelings.

However, Shuri remained silent, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Noran looked down at her, puzzled by her reluctance to get back together and her insistence that it was dangerous for them to be together.

It seemed that, like him, Shuri had kept many things from him in this life—secrets they never had between them in their first life, where they had always been open and honest with each other.

Noran resolved to approach Shuri slowly, giving her the time and space to share her burdens with him when she was ready.

"I know you're afraid that something bad might happen to me. But we're living differently from the past now. Things have changed. No one can hurt us in this life. Not the Kingstons nor the Carters. Please, try to stop looking back at the past and trust me this time."

"It's not because I don't trust you..." Shuri said softly, her eyes locked to his.

She paused for a moment before adding, "Do you believe in fate, Ran?"

Noran was caught off-guard by her question, his brows furrowing slightly. "Fate?

Shuri nodded, her gaze unwavering.

"Fate is a powerful force. You can only change fate if you take a different course of action. Let me give you an example. Imagine you own a beautiful vase and one day it breaks. To prevent it from breaking, you have to not buy it in the first place.

If you buy it and own it, its destiny is to be broken. If you don't want it to be broken, you mustn't be the one who owns it."

Shuri continued, her voice gentle but firm. "It's the same with us, Ran. Our fate has brought us together, but we will always end in pain and suffering. If we keep making the same choices, we will keep facing the same fate. To change our destiny, we must make different choices, even if it's difficult."

However, Noran remained resolute, his gaze unwavering.

"If fate doesn't allow us to be together, I'll rewrite it," Noran said with determination as he held her hands. "I'll allow nothing to break us apart, Rin."

"Ran..."

Shuri looked at Noran, realizing she couldn't change his mind.

At the same time, she knew she couldn't keep avoiding him.

Every moment without him felt incomplete.

Despite her fear, she held a small ray of hope that maybe they could change their fate this time, like how she had changed many others' fates.

Taking a deep breath, she nodded, finally making the decision. "Alright, let's try to change our destiny together."

Noran's eyes softened as a smile spread across his face.

He pulled her into a gentle embrace. "Then, let's get married, Rin."

Shuri was stunned, blinking at him in disbelief.

Did she hear him right?

"Ma-Marry?"

Noran nodded, his charming smile was unwavering. "Will you marry me again, Rin?"

This time, she was certain she heard him right.

"W-Wait, you're going too fast..."

They had just got back together, and now he was bringing up marriage?

"We were married in the past, and I've always considered you my wife..."

"But still, we can't just get married now. It's still too early."

Shuri was still in shock, her mind racing with the suddenness of his proposal.

Noran fell silent for a moment, his eyes searching hers for a sign of agreement.

Then, as if making a decision, he said, "Wait here, I'll be back."

He left the room in a hurry, leaving Shuri still clutching his sketchbook, her mind a whirlwind of emotions.

She blinked, slowly sitting down on the edge of the bed.

With a heavy sigh, she placed the sketchbook on her lap, her fingers tracing the edges of the paper.

She didn't expect him to propose now, not so soon after their reunion.

"What should I do?" she muttered to herself, feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of his feelings and the suddenness of his request.

Memories of their past life flooded her mind—how they had been inseparable, how they faced death together, and how they had always supported each other.

But now, in this new life, things were different.

Shouldn't they take some time to rebuild their relationship first?

As she sat there, lost in thought, she heard Noran's footsteps returning.

Her heart pounded in her chest as he re-entered the room, carrying a beautifully crafted music box.

The box was adorned with intricate designs, each detail reflecting the care and love put into its creation.

Noran approached her with warmth in his gaze.

He gently guided her to stay seated and knelt down on one knee before her, placing the music box on her lap.

"What's this?" Shuri asked, her curiosity piqued.

"Open it," Noran urged with a tender smile.

Shuri hesitated for a moment, then carefully lifted the lid.

Inside, two tiny dolls—a man and a woman, looking remarkably like her and Noran—were locked in an elegant ballroom dance, moving together in perfect harmony.

The familiar, beautiful melody of "To Rin" played softly as she opened the box.

In the center of their dance, a sparkling diamond ring glinted in the light, its brilliance capturing her breath.

Shuri held her breath, her hands flying to cover her mouth in shock.

The exquisite music box, the tiny dancing figures, the familiar melody, and the sparkling diamond ring—all of it overwhelmed her.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she realized the depth of his love and the effort he must have put into creating this beautiful proposal.

"When did you...?" she managed to whisper, her voice trembling with emotion.

She understood that he must have designed this for quite a while, planning to give it to her once he found her.

The thoughtfulness and dedication behind his gesture made her heart swell with love and gratitude.

Noran's eyes softened as he watched her reaction. "I started working on it not long after I remembered you."

Then he took the diamond ring from the center of the box and gently took her hand into his. "I want you to be my wife again. Will you marry me once more?"

Shuri's heart swelled with emotion. "Y-You're so sly, Ran. You're making it hard for me to say no." freeweɓnovel.cøm

"Then just say yes," he whispered, his voice filled with hope and love. "Say you'll be my wife again."

Shuri sniffed back her tears and nodded.

"Y-Yes," she finally said, her voice choked with emotion. "I'll marry you."

Noran's face lit up with joy as he slipped the ring onto her finger, sealing their promise.

He stood up, pulling her into a tight embrace, his lips finding hers in a tender, passionate kiss.

The music box continued to play the beautiful melody, marking the beginning of their new Chapter together.