" The professor said he had plans with other professors today , and he wanted us young people to have fun , so he didn't come along . " Holden's voice came from beside her ears . Aurelia nodded in understanding and got in the car with them . Since the car was parked elsewhere , they had to drive to get there and would even need to stay overnight . But since she was familiar with everyone , it wasn't awkward . After dinner , Aurelia received a message from Holden . " Aurelia , did you eat enough at dinner ? Want to take a walk on the beach to digest ? " Curled up on the sofa looking at this message , Aurelia's expression was calm . After a moment , she tapped her fingers twice : " Sure . " Putting on her coat , Aurelia went downstairs to wait . But after waiting for quite a while downstairs , she still didn't see Holden's figure . Aurelia finally grew impatient and sent him a message . But the message seemed to sink like a stone into the ocean , with no response . Her brow furrowed , and just as she was about to call him , she heard someone beside her ask with a smile : " Excuse me , are you waiting for someone ? " Aurelia looked up , and after confirming the person had no ill intent , she smiled and nodded . The girl continued : " Just now , a gentleman named Holden seemed to have something urgent here , so he asked me to tell you that he heard about something you like over there , so he went to buy it for you . " " If you want to find him , he'll be waiting for you over there . " Aurelia frowned . Although she was puzzled , she still slowly walked in that direction . Though she had some strange thoughts , she didn't think much about it . Until she walked over and saw the lights by the beach and the beautiful fireworks around . 09:44 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 11.2 % Chapter 18 Almost the moment she appeared , fireworks suddenly lit up all around . Brilliant fireworks shot up into the sky , blooming instantly . Aurelia looked up , and the moment she saw them , she was somewhat stunned . " Aurelia ! " Holden's voice came from beside her . She didn't even know when he had appeared before her . Only then did Aurelia notice from her peripheral vision that quite a few of her senior lab mates were also nearby . At this moment , everyone had smiles on their faces , and in that instant , Aurelia seemed to understand what was happening . She stood there stunned , unable to come to her senses for a long while . Before her , Holden walked toward her step by step , a rich smile on his face . Until he stopped in front of her , the man's gaze was determined and steady . " Creating all this today , you must be very surprised , right ? Aurelia , I know all this might seem a bit sudden , but after thinking it over , I still want to be honest about my feelings . " Then , he slowly recounted their meeting , getting to know each other , and understanding each other . Even Aurelia , who thought she would never be moved again , couldn't help but redden her eyes upon hearing these words . Until Holden sincerely looked up at her : " Aurelia , I know you must have had times when you didn't want to fall in love again . I don't know what you're thinking now , but I want to tell you that no matter what , I will definitely protect you by your side . " " This isn't just empty words - I will definitely do it ! " " So ... " " Will you give me a chance to be with you ? " Aurelia looked up and met the man's sincere eyes . In that instant , all the words she wanted to say choked in her throat , leaving her breathless . Her heart was beating rapidly , but ... she couldn't give an answer . 09:44 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out) 11.4 % Chapter 18 People around also started cheering : " Say yes ! Say yes ! " But soon Holden gestured for the voices to be suppressed . His voice was gentle and magnetic : " I'm not in a hurry , and I'm not forcing you to give me an answer . " " Aurelia , no matter what , I hope you can at least see my attitude . Even if you can't give me an answer today , I'll wait for you . " Aurelia hesitated , just about to speak when an anxious voice came from behind . " Stop ! She's My wife ! " mah I'm out )