Eliana spoke slowly and deliberately, “Mom’s finally given in. She asked me to convince you to just marry someone—anyone—so she can stop worrying. She even mentioned Soph by name. She’d rather see you marry Soph than stay involved with Mr. Harrison. So, it’s up to you now.”

Alexander froze at his sister’s words.

His mother had finally backed down?

She was no longer going to interfere with his love life?

A rush of happiness surged ...