The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1576

Belinda held Chase's gaze. "But you're not even willing to make a promise. What should I believe in that you're serious about me now?"

Chase didn't avoid her gaze. "You've known me for a while now. You should know I used to be a smooth-talker around women, no holds barred. To me, vows and promises are a dime a dozen, but that's exactly why I don't want to dupe you with cheap promises now. I'll let my actions speak for themselves."

Belinda blinked. She was almost convinced. "You... would really marry me?"

Chase grinned. "As long as you accept, I'm more than willing. Do you accept?"

Belinda clenched her fists. "I... I accept!"

Chase got up from his armchair and moved next to her. "So when should we get married?"

His sudden closeness made Belinda nervous, but she didn't want to back down anymore. She frowned. "Tomorrow morning. You have a whole night to change your mind."

Chase glanced at his watch. "If the Marriage License Office wasn't closed at this hour, I'd make you understand I don't need a whole night."

Belinda turned her head away. "We'll see about that tomorrow morning after we've got the marriage license."

Deep down, Belinda still doubted that Chase would actually go through with the marriage. She had seen Chase's wild side and knew how much he loved his freedom.

How could such a man, who loved freedom and hated being tied down, allow himself to be trapped by marriage?

He was just talking big.

Chase didn't say anything more. He just smiled. "By the way, Ida just called. She and Ellinor are taking the kids for dinner. She asked if we wanted to join them."

Belinda was taken aback. "You told Ms. Gipson we were together?"

Chase thought for a moment. "Well... something like that."