Love is Willing To Bet and Admit Defeat

For the 99th time, Jessa Doyle rejected my proposal.

I found an exquisitely packaged wristwatch on her dressing table.

She casually said, "I wanted to surprise you on our anniversary, but you accidentally found out."

I thought she had finally come to her senses.

On our eighth anniversary of dating, I bought flowers and prepared a table full of dishes.

But after midnight, Jessa hadn't returned.