Against Her Better Judgment

Ethan's eyes narrowed, contemplating the possibility. The thought of his father's opinion weighed heavily on his mind. "I'm not sure," he muttered, his voice barely audible.

Ryan's concern deepened as he recognized Ethan's inner conflict. "Or then," he began, his voice trailing off, "I hope he doesn't try getting you to stay back here in America."

Ethan's shoulders slumped, his expression reflecting a mix of longing and worry. He knew that his father's influence could complicate matters, potentially derailing his plans.

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After a long day at the office, Camila finally found solace behind the wheel of her car. As she pulled into the driveway of the estate, exhaustion mingled with a sense of relief. Her gaze caught sight of the driver dropping off her mother, Mrs. Wright, at the entrance.

Curiosity piqued, Camila noticed that instead of heading inside the estate, her mother lingered outside, awaiting her arrival. Camila parked her car and approached Mrs. Wright, a concerned expressio