The sudden proposal left Harper feeling a bit confused and helpless. She asked Preston for some time to think it over.

Preston glanced at the diamond ring on Harper's hand and noticed that she hadn't taken it off and given it back to him. It

indicated that she was leaning towards him. So, he didn't push her further.

"How long do you need to think?" he asked.

"Silas will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow. Let me settle him back home, and then I'll give you a definite answer,"

Harper replied.

Seeing that Harper was still perplexed, Preston guessed that she hadn't sorted out her thoughts yet.

"Okay, I'll go...