Seeing N''s furious expression, Damon spoke calmly. "N, don''t get upset yet. Let me finish."


    "What''s there to listen to?" N snapped. "Do you really think Alexander and Drake wouldn''t be able to find me and Buddy? Going abroad would be even more dangerous. Not only could we run into unforeseen incidents, but they could also find us and drag us back to Meristate."


    Damon stood and pulled her into his arms. "I understand what you''re worried about. But if I''m suggesting sending you both away, it means I''ve already arranged everything to ensure your safety. Trust me, okay?"


    "I won''t do it!" N shoved him away, her voice cold. "No matter what you say, I''m not agreeing to leave the country."


    With that, she turned and left the room.


    Damon''s eyes filled with helplessness and pain as he watched her retreating figure.


    He knew why N refused to leave-it was because she was worried about him. But he was just as concerned about her and Mason''s safety.


    Because of their earlier argument, N didn''t spare Damon a single nce during dinner. She focused entirely on talking to Mason.


    Damon tried to start a conversation several times, but seeing her icy expression, the words died in his throat.


    After dinner, as N headed upstairs, Damon couldn''t hold back anymore.


    "N," he said, grabbing her hand. "Can we talk in the study?"


    She pulled her hand away. "We have nothing to talk about. I''m not leaving the country. There''s no point in discussing this further."


    As soon as she finished speaking, Damon scooped her up and carried her toward the study.


    "What are you doing? Put me down!" N shouted, startled and angry.


    Damon didn''t respond. He strode into the study, kicked the door shut, and set her down on the sofa.


    "N, we need to have this conversation," he said firmly.


    "I''ve said everything I need to say. I''m not going abroad. Even if you send me and Buddy away, I''ll find a way toe back.


    "Alexander and Drake are after me. If they can''t find me, they''lle after you instead. And when that


    happens, Prospectus Technology


    will really be in trouble," N said.


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    "I know that, N," Damon replied. "But to me, nothing is more important than


    your and Buddy''s safety."


    N took a deep breath. "I


    understand your concern, but we''re a family. Whether it''s good times or bad, we should face everything


    or


    "That''s final-this discussion is over. As for getting married, it''s up to


    If you


    fi want to, we''ll do it. If notes too."


    She turned to leave, but Damon grabbed her hand. "I want to! Of course, I do! I''ve


    dreamed of marrying you, but right now—"


    "Then that''s settled," N interrupted, squeezing his hand. "We''ll go get our marriage registered tomorrow morning."


    Damon looked into her eyes and saw determination and love shining back at him. "Alright," he said softly.


    The next morning, they arrived at the courthouse bright and early. As soon as the doors opened, they went inside.


    Half an hourter, they emerged hand in hand, each holding a marriage certificate.


    Damon looked at N, his voice gentle. "Mrs. Sumner, I''ll be counting on you from now on."


    "Mr. Sumner, same here," she replied with a warm smile.


    Opening her marriage certificate, she said, "Let''s take a picture."


    "Alright," Damon said.


    He took out his phone, and they leaned in close to snap a selfie.


    "All set. You should head to work now. I have something to take care ofter," N said.


    Raising a brow, Damon asked, "What is it?"


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