Chapter 22 As the theater emptied , the audience filed out one after another , almost every face lingering with a look of deep satisfaction . Leonardo leaned against the warmly lit streetlamp ; wrapping his face with a scarf , hoping to catch another glimpse of her . He overheard several people lavishly praising Gabrielle's performance , saying that after five years of silence , she now possessed a resilience as sharp as a blade . The corners of his mouth unconsciously lifted , a strange happiness welling up inside him . He hadn't waited long before that charming figure appeared before his eyes . Gabrielle had changed out of her costume , her small face buried in a thick cashmere scarf , happily running into the falling snow . " Nicholas , it's snowing again ! " She spun around and around in the snow , then excitedly threw herself into the man's arms . " I love it here so much ! " Nicholas brushed the snowflakes from her hair . " Is it because it always snows here ? " Gabrielle turned back , a little surprised . " Of course it's not just that . I love it here because you're here . " Chapter 22 The man behind the pillar shuddered violently when he heard these words . Nicholas was slightly taken aback . " Gabby . " A gentle and radiant smile played at her lips . " Alright , now I officially announce that you can propose to me . " How did you know ? I ... " Nicholas's eyes widened . He had indeed prepared the engagement ring and everything else , but he wanted to leave all the choices to Gabrielle , not wanting her to feel even the slightest bit forced or pressured . NATH But what he never expected was that the person he loved would say those words to him herself . " Am I dreaming ? Gabby . " Gabrielle gently shook her head , nuzzling into his embrace . " Nicholas , it was you who supported me in pursuing my dreams , who let me be myself , who gave me the courage to start over . " " It wasn't me , it was you . " The girl rose on tiptoe and placed a gentle kiss on the corner of his lips , but the man held her tightly in his arms , deepening the kiss . The unique scent of sandalwood from the man mingled with the jasmine fragrance on her . The snow fell slowly and softly , as if reluctant to disturb this perfect moment . Leonardo covered his face and slowly crouched down , tears seeping through his fingers . Chapter 22 28 / Vouchers This time , his feelings for Gabrielle were not possessive love , but endless regret . He regretted losing the person he loved most . " Gabby , I'm sorry ... " he murmured , repenting over and over again in the ice and snow . After Gabrielle and Nicholas left , Leonardo received a call from across the ocean . www миш VWAWHINING & VIDYACOOLE Mathew asked anxiously , " Leonardo , have you found Gabrielle ? I saw the latest news the ballet queen is all over the headlines now . I remember Gabrielle loved ballet too . Is it really her ? " Leonardo sat at the theater entrance , his long fingers caressing the face of the girl on the poster again and again . He didn't answer any of Mathew's questions , only repenting silently in his heart . Suddenly , a tall , slender figure stopped in front of him , casting a shadow under the streetlamp . He looked up and saw that handsome , intimidating face . It was Nicholas . " Did you deliberately let me see you being intimate with Gabby ? " Leonardo narrowed his eyes . Nicholas raised an eyebrow " Why would I need to ? Things like that happen every day . " Leonardo's face darkened , but he insisted , " Even if Gabby loves you now , I've been with her for so long . Who's more important in her heart is still Chapter 22 uncertain . " Vouchers Unexpectedly , Nicholas didn't get angry . Instead , he nodded . " Is that so ? If Mr. Ferney's abilities matched his confidence , that would be ideal . " " What do you mean ? " Nicholas lit a cigar , elegantly and aristocratically exhaling a smoke ring . " How do you think you managed to deal with Wyatt so quickly ? Was it really thanks to those useless tricks of your men , Mr. Ferney ? " Leonardo's expression changed . " Those customs officers - were they your people ? " Nicholas didn't answer , turning to leave . " Wyatt and that woman - I don't trust leaving them to you , Mr. Ferney . After all , the punishment they deserve is far more than what you arranged . As for you , Mr. Ferney , I have a special gift for you as well . " Leonardo was slightly stunned . " What ? " A sense of foreboding rose in his heart . In "A Lady Hard to Please" by CrushReels, a single mother makes a poignant return to the city she fled seven years ago. Her mission: to secure treatment for her son's leukemia, setting the stage for an emotional journey of love and resilience amidst past heartbreak. 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