Hertha blinked innocently, puzzled at the accusation of being naive.

Kimberly pressed on, "Do you really think it's just by chance he moved next door? Come on!"

"It's just a coincidence," Hertha insisted.

"Only you would believe that. In a place as big as Starhaven, with its myriad neighborhoods, he ends up right next to you? Use your head!"

It was as if a lightbulb went off in Hertha's head, a moment of sudden clarity.

Right, of all the neighborhoods in Starhaven, why did Alaric Falconer choose hers, and not just the same area but the same building, the same floor?

it up to coincidence. But he knew. She'd

speculation. What if it's not like that?" Hertha still harbored doubts

testing him," Kimberly

marry me. That's not

"You think you're not naive? Marriage isn't just about having a passport in hand. When I told

you break

disapproval? A man in love will overcome any obstacle to be with you. If he brings that passport, it shows he's determined to marry you. If not, and he comes up with excuses,

impressed, "You're right; experience does come

already at odds with his family. Going back to discuss the passport, even if he gets it, he might never be welcome in the Falconer household

you fall for him because of his status?"

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