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Chapter 67 - Acceptance

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My mother's gaze bore into me, and I could sense the confusion swirling in her eyes. Yet, I hesitated to speak the truth. Despite knowing the mess it would cause, I couldn't bring myself to reveal the truth just yet.

"What's wrong, cat got your tongue?" she probed, breaking the silence.

"Are we really going to do this now?" I countered, my voice trembling. "I mean, Dad is still recovering, and…" I trailed off, unable to continue.

"That's all the more reason we need to talk about it," she retorted sharply. "You're not a child anymore. You're at that age where you can date, fall in love, go on dates, party, and whatever else," she continued, she was frustrated and I knew it but..

"Mom, wait!" I interjected, urgency creeping into my tone. "Do you think he's asking for my hand?" I blurted out, unable to contain the rush of happiness that filled me. Despite the chaotic atmosphere, I needed to confirm if Alex had truly proposed.

"Your hand? Is that what you think he's asking for?" she r
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