Chapter 99: The ProposalOn their way back home, Adaline did not even realize when she fell asleep.The events of the day had exhausted her completely. From the reopening ceremony to the endless conversations, handshakes, smiles, and speeches, her body had finally given in to fatigue.When they arrived at the mansion, Ronan glanced toward the passenger seat and smiled.She was sleeping peacefully.A few strands of hair had fallen across her face, and her head rested against the window.For a moment, he simply sat there, admiring her.Three months ago, neither of them would have imagined their lives turning out this way.Now, she had become the most important person in his life.The center of his world.Carefully, he got out of the car and opened her door.Adaline stirred slightly but did not wake.Ronan slipped one arm beneath her knees and the other around her waist before lifting her into his arms.She instinctively snuggled closer against his chest.The small action made his heart
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