to marry him," Anna said, spelling out

e as the room went silent for almost a full minute befo

happy to repeat the news, though she kept he

s suitable. I want to marry, and I've d

enough time to digest the news, responded with a happy grin that spread

her he was happy or not, simply r

really happy for you," he said, though the smile on his face didn't quite settle. Then, he proceeded, "But

to you, but you should understand that it's just fate's way of smiling on me. And since Grandfather is okay

re going for now. When we meet the man, that is when we can assess standards and the li

sion shifted into something more neutral, far different from his earlier look. "If you would excuse me, I have

ged him, Maxwell proce

omeone who can ensure the family's legacy isn't lost. But, true to what Maxwell said, I'

'm sure and know that he is up to standard and much m

d Edward's curiosity, a

e replied

e time. "Sorry, Grandfather, but I have som

ond thought, responde

rd the front door, heading back the way she

everal passed before he finally hailed one down and got insid

othing to distract him, the thoughts came creeping back. He would have preferred to go back to work to keep them at bay,

ouse came into view. He stopped the cab, pai

er a bit of silence, he was about to press it again when he heard footstep

ther stood there. She smiled li

ccepted. He knew it was a genuine welcome, but so

's wrong?"

Marcel could read her, but she si

t another word, he walked into the house and saw A

tion. "You're here again. Uninvited."

eat, replied, "Uninvited,

rcel to follow her line of sight. His mother

g in the next room, so I have to go now," she sai

em for only a few seconds

for?" he asked, taking no

icipated. My grandfather wants to break the news about you to the

ows furrowe

Anna continued. "We're skipping that entirely. We're going straig

d, his tone neutra

ed that he was

e about the weddin

id," Marc

o say would make sense." Anna said and Marcel raise