Chapter Forty Two

Zara Howard

After a long chat with Sienna last night, I felt a mix of relief and surprise. I expected her to use her clever persuasion skills to convince me into agreeing to marry her son, Asher. However, to my delight, she genuinely wanted to understand my thoughts and feelings without pushing her own agenda.

Sienna reassured me that Asher had confided in her about everything, and she just wanted to be there for me if I needed someone to talk to. Her support was unexpected, but it made me feel grateful to have her in my life.

Despite her sincerity, I remained cautious, knowing that Sienna’s persuasive nature could easily sway my decision. However, as we talked, it became evident that she respected my autonomy and truly wanted me to make a choice that was right for me, even if it meant not marrying her son.

Taking her advice to heart, I decided to make a pro and con list after careful consideration of my feelings for Asher and my thoughts about marriage.

After last night's events, de