Soren understood my meaning before I even finished speaking

“That’s not going to happen,” he said firmly. “My family already knows I have a girlfriend.”

I smiled. “It’s just a girlfriend, though ”

Candy had once told me that even marriages could end in divorce, let alone a mere relationship. She’d also claimed William would never approve of Soren being with me, which made me wonder if she knew something I didn’t.

Upon noticing my hesitation, Soren’s expression turned serious. “I’ve told you before I don’t take relationships lightly.”

His gaze

What?!

deepened as he paused, then added, “Actually, if you’re willing, we could get married right now.”

I stared at him, stunned

Waving my hand quickly, I let out an awkward laugh. “Marriage is a lifelong commitment. You can’t be reckless about these things. You really shouldn’t joke like that.”

Despite my words, joy bubbled inside me.

Logically, I knew too many obstacles stood in our way, making marriage seem unlikely. Yet in that moment, his sincerity and determination moved me.

Seeing my reluctance, Soren studied me and asked, “Do you still not believe me?”

believe you,” I said, shaking

ran into Candy on New Year’s. She told me your grandfather would never approve

darkened. “She told you

sound like I was badmouthing her. But after seeing

it up. Keeping things like that to yourself only leads to misunderstandings”

frowned. “Is that why you’ve been avoiding my grandfather all this time?”

smile. “Not entirely, but… that’s part

don’t have to worry about that,” Soren said

confident as

discipline and close–knit relationships. If I caused tension between

I didn’t want to

things one step at

we arrived at

the office buildin

me up after work, but

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just started. I’m sure you’re busy ton. You don’t have

you not want to see me?”

I

to pick you up,” he

Ugh….

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