"Zoey, this is the opportunity I've been waiting for, and I don't want to miss it."

At that point, what more was there for Zoey to misunderstand?

Henry had made his decision, and now he was just breaking the news to her.

They were both adults, fully aware of how important careers can be, and their relationship was still in its early stages.

Henry wouldn't pass up this chance for her.

Zoey felt a twinge of sadness as he continued, "Would you consider moving abroad with me?"

"Sorry, I can't leave my parents behind. Henry, are you saying... are we breaking up?"

Henry's silence lingered for a moment before he let out a wry smile. "I don't want to break up with you, Zoey. You might not believe me, but I really do like you. If I gave up this chance because of you, I'm not sure I wouldn't regret it later, or start questioning why you're in my life. We need to be ourselves first before we can be each other's partners."

He reached out slowly, taking her hand that rested on the table.

"The board at the academy wants me to leave in two days. If you don't want to come with me, maybe we could at least get engaged."

To solidify their relationship, to give them both some peace of mind.

For a moment, Zoey hesitated, gazing at Henry's face.

There was no denying that Henry would make a great partner someday, both gentle and resolute.

commit to a lifetime so quickly?

of her parents, her uncertainty began to

I sleep on it and get

a smile. "Sure, let me know tomorrow,

father, Curtis, noticed her unease. "What's up? Trouble with love? Or

investor's son joining her class, not wanting to

abroad. They want him to leave in two days. He doesn't want to break up; instead, he suggested we get engaged

"You're not into it?"

feels so rushed. I thought we'd have at least another

the idea of getting engaged so suddenly

wait. It's not like he's the only fish in the sea. Zion City has plenty of

daughter chuckled. "I'll give

mother, Miranda, burst in, excitement written all

today and won a prize! A two-month European vacation for

"Curtis, you

on, you must've been scammed. Deals

was a

we saved there?

just tried my luck. It's legit-l checked with the bank. But we have to leave the day after

stayed anywhere so

Curtis, being from special professions, had never indulged in such luxury, always living modestly even when traveling for

like a pie from

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