For hours, she sat with her mother in the cafe, sharing every detail about Kevin. Together, they strategized how to approach her dad about the news. After their heart-to-heart, Eloise picked up her phone and texted Kevin: ‘Mom knows everything. She’s thrilled and can’t wait to meet you. When are you free for dinner this week?’
Kevin’s enthusiastic response came swiftly: ‘Absolutely! How about Thursday? Love you.’ Eloise held her phone tightly, her heart a blend of hope and nervousness. She pondered quietly, filled with both excitement and uncertainty about the future of her romantic journey.