Chapter 66

• My mother was sitting in her rocking chair while my dad stood at the window, looking out in the country’s capital.
• My mother’s head rose on instinct when the doors opened, and she instantly stood as we entered. Her eyes fell to our hands before she met my eyes again. Excitement, was it? I knew she was dying to marry me off, but I suspected a bit of resentment from her.
• “Mother,” I greeted with a curtsy, and she nodded at me before looking at Drew. My dad turned at the sound of my voice, and his face lit up when he saw me.