Entwined By Duty

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byes, Michael's gaze lingered on mine, sending a flutter through my chest. In the car, Alex spoke up, "Gina, Michael seems like a great guy. Smart, charming... and really into you." I blushed, trying to brush off his comment. "He's nice, Alex. That's all." At home, I rushed to my room, eager to confide in Emma. We settled onto my bed, and I recounted the evening's events, includi

"What makes you say that, Mother?" "She's kind, intelligent, and beautiful. You two could build a strong foundation," Vivian replied. Michael nodded thoughtfully, his mind rep

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siness arrangement; she was intelligent, kind, and beautiful. I recalled our private moment in the garden, the way her hand touched mine, sending shivers down my spine. I wanted to know more about her, to understand what lay beneath her reserved exterior. But doubts crept in. Was I truly ready to settle down? Could I balanc

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ble mark. But what about our arrangement? Was I ready to commit to a marriage born from business, not love? I thought back to our conversation in the garden. Michael's sincerity and vu

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