"I love you, sweetheart."

He blinked a few times and tried to keep a straight face, but he couldn't contain the large grin that spread across his face as his heart filled with joy.

If only he knew that he would be hearing those words soon. He hadn't really expected it, nor was he quite sure how to respond to them.

However, as long as they were coming from Celine he would be able to take whatever she had to throw at him without batting an eyelid.

"I love you too, darling."

Even if she had been surprised by his reaction, he still managed to pull her into his arms...