Veronica teased him, leaning in with raised eyebrows, "What's wrong, don't want to marry?"

"I already have someone I want to marry. Not interested in arranged marriages." Derek replied coolly, glancing inside, "Is Sophia in there?"

I was behind the door, out of his line of sight.

Seeing Veronica's triumphant smile, I couldn't help but chuckle. Just as I was about to speak, Veronica looked my way, "Niece, come here, Derek's looking for you."

I could almost picture ...