Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1209

While Juniper relaxed against him, Shanley covertly wrapped his fingers around hers, silently memorizing the exact circumference of her ring finger to ensure the custom diamond would be a perfect fit.

At midnight.

Shanley's breathing was deep and even, appearing completely fast asleep.

Juniper quietly slipped out of bed, opening the door with practiced silence.

If she delayed any longer, Theia would start worrying.

The exact second the door clicked shut, the 'sleeping' man's eyes snapped open. He grabbed his phone from the nightstand and dialed Jimmie Tate.

"Hello?"

Jimmie checked the time, frowning in the dark. "Calling me in the middle of the night? Is it an emergency?"

"Yeah," Shanley nodded, grinning so hard his face hurt. "Juniper and I are getting engaged."

"?"

Jimmie nearly cursed him out, swallowing down his irritation. "I get that you're happy, but there is absolutely no need to harass me at this ungodly hour."

"Just keeping you in the loop. Go back to sleep."

Shanley dropped the bomb and immediately hung up.

A newly awakened Jimmie: "?"

Was he psychotic?! So what if he was getting a wife? Did he have to be so obnoxious about it?!

Having crossed Jimmie off the list, Shanley immediately dialed Harold.

Harold: "Schwartz, are you actively trying to provoke my 'protective older brother' instincts?"

He steals their sister, and instead of keeping a low profile, he parades it in their faces at midnight.

Arrogant fox.

"You're overthinking it, Harold." Shanley smirked, his voice dripping with smug satisfaction. "I'm just spreading joy."

"Do I sound joyful to you? Beep—"

With a cold sneer, Harold aggressively ended the call.

Unfazed and practically buzzing with adrenaline, Shanley scrolled to Melvin's contact next.

"Engaged?!" Melvin practically screamed into the receiver, his lungs sounding like they were about to explode. "Already?! Did I agree to this?!"

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