Allison stared at the dark eyes, which were so cold that she felt frozen.

She remembered how he got down on one knee in front of her and grasped her hand. He had explained to her that he was unable to offer her a ring, but instead, he gave her a necklace that was really precious to him.

Ryan looked away from Allison. She lowered her head and lifted her hand. She caressed a locket that hid under her dress.

"Why did you stop? Are you not feeling well?"

As Ethan's voice reached her ears, her ...