Chapter 1457 Isaac sighed. "The proposal was a bit impulsive. Looking back on it, it may have even been a bit opportunistic. She was in a low mood at the time, so though she agreed, I'm not sure she truly wants to marry me. Sage Everett scolded me when I got back to Meadow Ridge, and I've had time to calm down since then."

Carissa stared at him, surprised. "You've already told Sage Everett?"

"Yes, the very day I got back. I was caught up in the heat of the moment."

"Why did Sage Everett scold you? Was it because he disagreed?" asked Carissa, curious.

Isaac shrugged. "It wasn't even about agreeing or disagreeing yet. He just scolded me first. The usual stuff, really."

"How usual?"

Isaac avoided her gaze. "He called me ugly and told me to take a good look at myself in the mirror." Carissa couldn't help but laugh. "Sage Everett was kind to you, it seems."

wind swirled

I'll wait slowly. A lifetime is a long time, after

long moment, truly surprised. The carefree, charismatic Isaac-someone who never let anything tie him down-had fallen so completely

said he would wait a

escort them. Then, he gave Isaac a long look and chased him out as well. Back in the capital, it was still

neither was in a rush to marry, so there was no need for her to interfere. They would figure it

she would be studying martial arts under Cynthia with Roxana. Zoey had

family and the former Earl of Silverstone's family were already familiar with each other,

Smart

had once been involved in business, but Zoey had only managed the accounts, leaving the operations and shops to be run by the family servants. Now, without the noble title to protect or any reputation to maintain, Zoey wasn't afraid to step

Zoey spoke of the future, her eyes sparkled with excitement. She shared with Carissa that Viola was also able to lend a hand now. Though occasionally still a bit muddled in her thinking, Viola listened

still gossip about her past, so I don't let her go out too much to avoid the

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