To be loved and cherished so thoughtfully by a man—any woman would surely be moved enough to accept such a proposal.
Yet what comforted Catherine the most was not the grandeur of the moment, but the fact that Marylin truly liked the ring she had designed. After all, this was the first time she had formally designed something for someone else. Back when she was still in school, she had only assisted her professors with their designs. Even the ring she later designed for Bert after returning home had been personal in nature—done freely, without pressure, simply following her instincts.
But Marylin's engagement ring was different. This time, it was for a real client, and for something as significant as a proposal. While designing it, Catherine had carried a fair amount of psychological pressure. Now that Marylin loved it, all that pressure finally melted away—and in its place grew a newfound confidence in herself.
Along with the photos, Bert had sent her a message:
