In parallel with his classes, Geo wasn’t only preparing for his relocation, but also meeting with Baron Selvi and his wife, corresponding with friends from his hometown, greeting relatives of the Album family, and preparing for the wedding.

After receiving the letter of expulsion from the royal palace, Geo’s life was turned upside down, and the days passed by at a dizzying pace.

There’s a lot to do. Mainly preparing for the upcoming wedding.

Indeed—preparing for the wedding. Wedding preparations. With whom? Lithia, of course.

“—Even if you don’t have a title, I’m willing to marry you, you moron!”

“Marry me.”

That swift proposal took place ten days ago, after Geo informed Lithia that he’d be departing to the frontier, to which she said that she didn’t care about his title.

Therefore, his initial plan, which was to ‘go to the frontier in order to acquire a title so that I can marry Lithia,’ become ‘We have to get married to acquire the title of husband and wife so that I can go to the frontier with Lithia.’

The means and the end became somewhat complicated, but since they’d be getting married either way, that was all that mattered. To Geo, everything’s good.

However, he wondered if that was the best path for Lithia.

“Should we really get married right away? Lithia, I think it’s better to wait until you graduate from the academy.”

Lithia said that she’d accept his marriage proposal regardless of his title. Therefore, even though Geo was still a commoner, they could get married. Of course, Geo was elated that she was willing to quit school and follow him to a faraway place.

But perhaps, it’d bode better for Lithia if they were to stay apart for the time being and wait for her graduation in two years before getting married.

“Even though I was expelled, I was transferred not too long ago, so I have no hard feelings. As for Lithia, you’re basically giving up on graduating from the academy you’ve been attending for four years…”

Once the winter ball was over, it’d be a holiday period for senior students and none of them would attend school. Without that prince and his entourage, Lithia’s school life would be much more peaceful.

As the marriage steadily approached, Geo thought about that and asked Lithia.

“I don’t want you to regret. I don’t mind waiting for two years. What do you think?”

Because the wedding was tomorrow, both Geo and Lithia had moved to the Album house and weren’t in the dormitory. If she wanted to back down, that was the best time.

“I’ve got nothing to lose—because I have you.”

At Geo’s question, Lithia answered firmly, without hesitation.

“Unlike Geo, I can’t bear the thought of parting with you, even if only for two years. If anything, I’d regret staying in the capital and not coming with you when I had the chance.”

“Lithia…!”

Her pair of golden eyes, gleaming like moonlight, stared directly at Geo.

That’s right. Lithia had chosen Geo over and over again since their first meeting.

In that case, Geo shouldn’t be asking such a question this late in the game.

“Lithia, I’ll definitely make you happy. I’m happy just having you by my side, so I’ll do my best to ensure your happiness.”

For the sake of the woman who took his hand, he vowed to the future that lay ahead.

He didn’t want her to regret choosing that path with him.

“I can’t lie. I can only speak my mind. Oftentimes, I fail to read the atmosphere because I can’t read between the lines, so I’m sure I’ll cause you some trouble.”

He wasn’t without flaw, that much was true.

“But I won’t lie. I won’t say anything I don’t mean. I’ll never conform with others and hurt you—like those at the academy. Even if you deny it, I’ll continue to point out your strengths and what I love about you.”

At the same time, he didn’t think of himself as a man without any worth. He prided himself on making Lithia happy. In that regard, he was second to none.

Taking Lithia’s hand, Geo spoke as if praying.

“—So please believe me. I’ll definitely make you happy.”

“I believe you. Regardless of what everyone says, I believe your words, and…”

Lithia smiled tenderly, intertwining their fingers together.

Ever since the first time they met, that was the brightest smile she had ever made.

“I am happy. After all, I get to marry you. Tomorrow, I’ll be the happiest bride in the world.”

Tomorrow, he’d marry her.

Lithia, wearing a pure white dress and veil, pledging their eternal love in front of God.

“—Then, I’m the happiest groom in the world. There’s no greater joy than that.”

Once, Geo had imagined a man taking Lithia’s hand as she walked down the alter in a bridal dress. The happiest man alive.

He’d become that man.

“By the way, Lithia. I have a favor to ask you.”

“What is it?”

Wedding Lithia. Since she was the best possible bride in the world, it’d surely be a fantastic ceremony.

—But there was an issue.

“Can we practice our kiss of vows?”

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***T/N: AYYYY RIZZZGODDD RIZZGOODDD

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