I woke up very early the following day, leaving Estera sleeping in my bed, and went back to the estate. I had earlier called Ms. Sophia, to let her know I would be coming to see her and was glad when she came to open the door as soon as I knocked. “Good Morning Mr. Sterling—” she greeted, looking worried and I noted how she looked behind me and to the parked car, evidently searching for Estera. I gave her a reassuring smile and asked if I could come inside. She opened the door wider, letting me in, and then shut the door behind me. “Mr. Sterling—” she said again, and I had to stop her. If she called me Mr. Sterling one more time, I was going to snap! I was nervous as hell and I just couldn’t fail at this mission. “Please, I am not here to speak with you as Mr. Evan Sterling,” I said as I moved closer to reach for her hands, holding them in mine and looking straight into her eyes. “I am here as a man in love; a man in love with your niece, and desperate for your consent to be with h
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