Charlotte didn't know what he meant and subconsciously asked, "Why not?"

The last time they were abroad, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd had been discussing this issue. After Stella and Jason's unilateral negotiation failed, the couple hurried back. Charlotte assumed it was for the engagement.

There were complicated emotions in Jason's eyes. He loosened his frown after a long while. "It's no wonder that Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd came back in a hurry. They probably had been planning it when they saw ...