The engagement diamond ring in his left hand was a man's promise.

The pill on the right held Sean and Willow's future.

Sean wanted to have the right to give Willow a future before making her a promise.

Snuff!

Sean took a deep breath before slowly putting away the diamond ring box and holding the box containing the pill to his eyes.

'To bet, or not to bet?'

Even after spending eight years on the battlefield and making countless decisions, Sean had never been so torn.

Knock knock!

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Swoosh!

Sean hid the box he was holding under his quilt.

"Sean, are you asleep?"

Willow's question came from outside the door.

"Not yet."

Sean said as he looked up at the door.

"I'm coming in then."

Willow replied and waited a few more seconds before pushing the door open with her body.

She had to nudge the door with her shoulder because she was holding a basin of hot water.

"Willow, you..."

Sean was a little dumbfounded at the scene.

"The water heat