The call connected, and Eliana called out, “Mom, are you still awake?”

Mrs. Sterling let out a heavy sigh, “How could I sleep? Your dad brought up Alex again tonight. He said he found him a potential bride and wants him to head back to Rothmark to meet her.”

Eliana immediately asked, “You didn’t tell Dad that Alex is already seeing someone?”

“Alex’s someone? You mean that Harrison guy? Do you think I can say something like that? If I ...