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Thomas's first reaction is to choke. Robert's words are clear and very convincing, making him utterly surprised. He never expected that this dinner would take such a turn. Thomas was about to speak, but Olive's voice beat him to it

"I... didn't hear that correctly, did I?" Olive blinks slowly, gazing intently at the middle-aged man near her. "Uncle... What did you just say?"

"Uncle wants to propose to you."

Olive's mouth hangs wide open, completely astounded. "Uncle, you're not sick or something, are you?"

"No, I'm not. I happened to have my monthly check-up. My blood pressure is fine, my cholesterol and blood sugar levels are healthy."

"Why are you speaking all jumbled up?" Olive shudders. "Uncle, you know I'm already married, right?"

"I know." Robert smiles widely. "Proposing here doesn't mean anything strange, Olive."

Perhaps because Olive ignored his previous warning. But what can he do? Robert needed to speak with Olive, in his o