Marriage is Not Scary

n, knowing that his gesture was merely for show. With Gavin by her side, they walked hand in h

o?" Rhea greeted

dropping off Bri

n!" Rhea invited Br

e today," Rhea turned to Brie, "you're welco

m? Allowing me to stay

y as she gently r

of her brother who had been away from Canada for a

etting go of Gavin's hand an

happily embraced Brie, "you're g

se," Bri

ident," Bernand chuckled, "

xtended his hand t

rother," Bernand s

you, Bernand,"

ernand motioned for Ga

you three to it," Rhea said as

d, bro?" Brie

s degree in Edinburgh or somewhere," Bernand suggested, "but in my opinion

wouldn't allow it," Brie anticipated Rhea's res

t want her daught

s with me to Sco

any you instead?"

e company. You can't just leave them behind. It's just Brie's random wish. Trust me,

what Brie wants, it's okay

said, it's just my random wish. You don't

if you change your

didn't take his words seriously, knowing that Gavi

Brie. Having lived in Scotland for a long time and rarely returnin

g," Brie ans

to know each other after g

n't worry about what the parents say about ha

•

t staying

to stay the night. Interrupting Rhea's preparations

go to the office tomorrow, and our house is far

s this for real?

, Brie asked, "What

with us without a fight. Wouldn't it be nic

have to consider Gavin, righ

ess is all grown

ture, Mom?"

om is proud. Mom is pro

ing to her mom. If her mom found out, she would

ll head home now, Mo

dinner?" Rhea ret

regards to Daddy if he comes

Be careful on the road.

bs-up, "Okay, Mo

e y

"If you have time, come visit Gavin's apartme

I have time, I'll visit your apar

you later, bro!" Br

Brie opened the door. Gavin

your goodbyes

, I have," fasten

't want to stay the n

head, "No, I

diately drove his car, "Next time, just l

hortly, resting her he

wake you up when we arrive," Gavin said,

Brie a

elt Brie's answers were too brief. He thought

ed," Brie clo

conversation. Perhaps it w

ty minutes. He drove carefully, even stopping at red

vin was unsure how to wake Brie. Shoul

, Gavin carried Bri

eyes, waking up as she hea

" Gavin continu

laimed Brie. "I ca

all

es

set Brie down

leep. I couldn't b

just

problem?" Gav

ok her h

are you

e getting too involved in each o

pened, and Gavin an

Instead of answeri

ldn't interfere in each other's

at?" Gavin furr

rom escorting me. That way, you wouldn't have to put on a show at ho

Gavin remained puzzled. Brie and h

t in a good mood today. F

re you okay?

ly entered her room after entering the door code,

nner?" Gavin, closing

Brie replied before clos

Brie lay down a

riage. However, she couldn't change it. Gavin was a good man, but when he handed her that agreement, Brie felt she needed to rearrange her plans. She couldn't force a marriage that wasn

Scotland. But she also needed to think about her family's reaction after Brie and Gavin decided to part ways. Brie h

was still love between them. She just didn't know why they broke up. If she knew, she might help reunite them.

ked. Brie turned

o the door a

Just eat!" Gavin said,

Then she looked at Gavin, "Why di