Curtis couldn't help but beam with joy upon hearing the news, the corners of his mouth curling into a smile.

"That's fantastic! Your mother and I have prepared your dowry, and what's best is that the young man lives just down the block. A mere ten-minute walk and you're home, which is so convenient. It's always better to avoid long-distance relationships; in case something goes wrong, we wouldn't be able to help you as quickly."

Zoey chuckled, "I know, I'm quite fond of him."

That very night, Curtis immediately discussed with Miranda the idea of buying Zoey her own place, preferably in the same neighborhood, to serve as her marital home.

It would be perfect for her and her future husband to live close by, and it would make it easier for them to visit Zoey whenever they wished.

The couple began to tally their savings straight away and decided to inquire about any available properties in the area.

Upon learning that there was a listing available, they planned to view it the next day.

Zoey, however, had a restless night filled with dreams.

In her dreams, there was a blurred face of a man she tried to see clearly, but it remained elusive.

When she woke up, she felt uneasy, rubbing her temples.

The dream was so vivid it left her feeling a touch anxious.

Thankfully, her phone rang at that moment, snapping her out of her thoughts. It was Henry Sullivan, the man she had taken a liking to.

They had met previously at an event. Henry was a piano teacher, with a gentle and elegant demeanor.

stepped out of her house, Henry's car had been waiting for a

climbed into the passenger seat, her cheeks flushed with

a nightmare and overslept," she apologized. Henry, hands on the wheel, reached over and offered her a piece of candy. "Feeling a

candy, smiled, and slipped it into her

didn't

dressed in a crisp white suit, his eyes warm

was two years her senior, both of them at the age where their

restaurant I booked is usually packed. You might want to grab a bite to tide

he had mentioned - the most famous

a secondary town, the restaurant's reputation was known far and

steering wheel, "They start taking reservations at 10 PM, and although I managed to get us

Zoey quickly reassured him.

worries, I'm not that

arrived at

with customers waiting to dine, and waiters were bustling about

a spot to sit

as their number was about to be called, an announcement echoed through

gentlemen, we

owner today. For those who cannot be served, you are invited to dine for free tomorrow with your current reservation

the crowd, but the promise of a free meal the following day quickly

dinner cost was

lived in Zion City for four years and had

inquire with the staff about the

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