“Ah?” Estelle’s eyes widened in surprise as she looked up.

Jonathan spoke with a relaxed tone, “My folks called this morning, said they were going to visit granddad and asked if we wanted to tag along. I told them you were still catching some Z’s, and there was no need to wait for us.”

The disbelief on Estelle’s face grew, “Why didn’t you wake me? Isn’t that kind of rude?”

Jonathan chuckled softly, “Rude? Is it more important than your beauty sleep? Besides, it’s all in the family. They adore you as much as granddad does!”

Estelle felt that courtesy mattered, especially in front of the elders, but what was done was done. She casually inquired, “Did Geoffrey and the others need grandpa for something?”

“Of course, a very important matter!” Jonathan revealed.

Estelle pressed, “What’s it about?”

“Our wedding plans!”

Estelle was speechless.

Tugging at Jonathan’s wrist, she pleaded, “Can’t we hold off until after the New Year?”

won’t have to worry about the cold; I wouldn’t let you

scarf on her coat, “I want all of J City to know that you’re my

he held had only increased

competitive streak, huffed, “You shouldn’t be

smile was smug, “Do I

servants waiting nearby, she

eyes darkened and said in

any style you like, just for you,” Estelle looked up, her eyes betraying a hidden blush

swallowed, and said in a rough voice, “Why does it have to be

is in bloom,” Estelle’s mind raced. “We

but her offer was too

was torn, “I’ll think

condition, “We could start

“Deal!” Jonathan conceded.

sighed in relief and, holding his hand, she walked

tightened his grip on her hand and pulled out his phone, “You book it, or should

intense gaze, she turned flushed and stammered, “I-I’ll

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