"She's an orphan. I'm her only family. I have spoiled her, and she's very dependent on me. Normally, she feels jealous."

"Why don't you marry her then? You care about her, and she definitely wants you. Isn't that perfect?!"

Scott turned her around and rested her head on his thigh, then he lifted her chin up and watched her tearful eyes and rosy red nose. He chuckled. "Are you jealous?"

"Jealous? Huh. I just feel sorry for myself. She got what she asked for, and you are here ...