Ethan set aside his newspaper up from the couch. “We’re only and got pushing the date of the engagement party. We can easily adjust the invitations,” he remarked, directing a scrutinizing look toward Madelyn, as if trying to gauge her feelings.

Evelyn sharply retorted, “Hold on, Ethan. I didn’t ask for your input. Remember, you were the one adamant about this marriage. The entire Ventropolis is aware of it now. If you pull the plug on the engagement party at this stage, have you considered the talk that will follow? Or how Madelyn might be feeling?”

It was rare for Evelyn to use such a stern tone with Ethan.

Madelyn, feeling a lump in her throat, kept her eyes lowered. After a moment of contemplation, she spoke up, “… maybe Ethan’s just not sure yet. His decision might be due to reasons we aren’t privy to.”

She continued, “I get it; this is a big decision. For now, I’m cool with pushing it back. I’ll talk to my father about it; he’ll be fine.

a sigh, she said, “And with exams around the corner, I’ve got enough on

Behind Madelyn’s seemingly indifferent facade, she sensed an underlying pain. Her gaze toward Madelyn was

over, Evelyn suggested that Ethan drive Madelyn to school. He nodded in agreement, without

place. Only then did

frame. “Look, about the engagement delay,” he began, “I just need a bit more time to think. But what I

“When you like someone, you just do. And when you don’t, you don’t. Relationships don’t have to be as convoluted as we make them out to be. Engagement

the early days of invitation

who your heart wants, then chase after her. Be with her. Because, you know, I’m not just some default

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