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?”

you,” I

on New Year’s. She told me your grandfather

darkened. “She

because I didn’t want to sound like I was badmouthing her. But after seeing how she acted toward

should bring it up. Keeping things like that

“Is that why you’ve been

“Not entirely, but… that’s part of it I’m afraid I won’t

to worry about that,” Soren

wasn’t as confident as he was.

close–knit relationships. If I caused tension

had happened yet, so I didn’t want to

take things one step at a time,

arrived at

the office buildin

building, Soren offered to pick me up after

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ton. You don’t have to

to see me?” he asked.

course I

you’ll wait for me to pick you

Ugh….

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