She just stared with wide-open eyes, her face shining with tears.
He was startled and quickly held her shoulders.
"Why are you crying? Are you feeling unwell?"
Vera sniffed.
"Honey, I'm so scared... what if one day you don't love me anymore... what would I do?"
Feeling helpless yet heart aching, he quickly pulled over and reached over to wipe her tears.
"Silly girl, how could I not love you?"
"But what if!"
"There won't be an 'if'!"
"Do you promise?"
"I promise!"
"Do you swear?"
"I swear!"
"But..." She tilted her little face, "I'm still scared."
She loved him so much that just thinking about possibly losing him made her heart ache.
Hugging her into his arms, Kris Cooper gently stroked her back.
"As soon as we get the single status certificate, we'll immediately register for marriage. I'll transfer all my assets to your name. If I ever betray you, you can kick me out. Does that sound okay?"
"No!" she sobbed, "I can't bear to do that!"
