Chapter 255: Open My Heart
As Ric knelt before her, holding out the ring with that hopeful gleam in his eyes, the quiet hum of the waves was suddenly overtaken by soft giggles from nearby.
Queenie and Elizabeth were peeking from behind the bonfire, their eyes wide and glittering with excitement. Then, out of nowhere—
"Say yes!" Dylan shouted at the top of his lungs, still clutching his marshmallow stick, his face lit with a mischievous grin.
The two girls burst into laughter and echoed him. "Say yes! Say yes!"
Cammy turned red as her hand flew to her face, laughing through the embarrassment. Ric looked over his shoulder, then chuckled, his dimple showing as he gave the kids a playful shake of his head.
From behind the bonfire, Ellie called out, "Don’t move! I have to video this!" Her voice was full of glee as she scrambled to grab her phone.
Cammy groaned in mock protest, laughing harder as she covered her face even more. "Oh my God, this is so embarrassing," she muttered—but her heart swelled.
Ric was still kneeling, still waiting, still looking at her like she was the only woman in the world.
Her laughter faded gently as she looked at him again. Her eyes softened, lips trembling slightly, and her thoughts drifted.
’He didn’t have to do this. We’re already engaged. It’s official. But he still knelt down... still asked... still gave me a choice. He’s thoughtful. Gentle. Steady. Even when he doesn’t say much, he shows me everything,’ Cammy thought.
She slowly took a breath and reached out her hand, voice tender and sure.