close Frank and I had been the previous day filled my heart with joy. Despite knowing Frank mig
off with a towel and dressed for college. Before departing, I decided to take one last look at myself in the mirror. As I groomed my eyebrows, I
assured him I would join them shortly. Rushing downstairs, I entered the d
er beckoned, inviti
e intently. I wondered why they abstained from their meals, yet I dismisse
y brother, Ja
lthiest men globally. He saw you at yester
xclaimed, cau
d calmly. I complied, mindful that my late
es to marry you, and I
my life, and a stranger cannot simply enter our ho
me out," my b
listen further. In
for my room, with my broth
vents. Mr. Zach's proposal to marry me felt surreal. He was undeniably affluent and influenti
upted my thoughts. "Audrey,
s there to discuss, Jake? You have already
eem that way, Audrey, but please try to comprehend. Mr. Zach is not an or
is all unfolding too swiftly. I need time to
but also contemplate the opportunity. Su
ched over me since our parents passed away. His intentions were benevolent, yet I wrestle
I finally conceded, seeking t
I ask," Jake replied, offering a
ngered in my thoughts like an unwelcome guest. What had he seen in me at the party? Why was
rank. I needed to clear my mind and perhaps find solac
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