Edward was…shocked beyond belief.
The last time he'd seen Ariana, something inside him had awakened. Maybe it was better to say that the spark had come alive again after meeting her.
He'd thought he'd buried his feelings for her long ago—after she'd rejected him. But now, seeing that she'd achieved her dream and was still single, he wondered: maybe…she wouldn't reject him this time.
Maybe she didn't love him, but surely, there was no one better than Edward to take care of her. She had to marry someday, right? So why not marry a man who cared deeply for her and knew her better than anyone else?
He'd support her work and even let her continue as Headmistress after marriage. He knew her father would have agreed too—Edward had always had a good reputation in his eyes.
As for his own father, Edward was sure he could have convinced him somehow.
Everything started to feel so perfect that Edward felt he was on cloud nine. The woman of his dreams...would become his wife.
