tone, he informed her, "It's time for me to ret
nce again, his gaze fixed on Lerisa's face. She responde
xpression once more as the thought of Anthony's impending proposal to Clara weighe
demeanor as her face flushed a deep shade of crimson.
eality and responded, "Oh, it'
with me, Lerisa. What seems to be troubling you? I'm all ears. Feel free to open up and share your concerns. "You
n't had the pleasure of meeting him just yet." However, th
son behind that?" What's the reason for not having one? Lerisa, you possess a captivating beauty, and I desire nothing but the most
in Ben," Lerisa replied,
, who has caught your interest?" I don't know anyone who could have caused you
gazes locked, her voice failed her, leaving h
onsumed it an
nterested in sharing details about the person you're fond of... Just so you kno
fast with her after finishing my exercise." Otherwise, I could have joined
d. Anthony let out a sigh and gently told her, "Remembe
compound, she graciously opened the gate for him and securely locked up their house. Little did she kn
ide the house, unaware that her mother harbored t
tly emerged from the kitchen and inquired, "Ler
of perfectly cooked fried eggs in her hands. With precision and care, she gentl
room, where her mother awaited h
replayed the image of the dazzling engagement ri
face is as red as a tomato." Did you ever gaze at your own re
sigh before respondin
thony with your blushing," playfully teased Mrs. Antonia. Lerisa si
ed on the outfit you'll be wearing to Anthony's birthday party tonight? We will be attending the event, just like your father and I always do. You know ho
ony will always be my boss and family friend," Lerisa said, her face filled with sadness. With grace, she rose from her seat and
ng expression as she made her way into
ently dating. His parents are adamant about him only marrying you, and they won't support
ter. With her teacup in hand, she called out to her mother, expressing her hunger and the need to
s. Lerisa strolled out of the kitchen, delicately balancing her te
joined her eldest daughter in the dining
. Anthony had decided it was time to take the next step in his relationship and commit to a future with his gi
would feel when they watched Anthony drop to one knee an
eggs, while her mother maintained a silent gaze and also continue
*
it a thorough wash, and then proceeded to her bedroom to freshen up. With a desire to venture beyond the
er curious about the identity of the caller. Her phone la
awer. Curiosity piqued, she reached for the phone and n
ettled onto her bed, asking
today?" A deep, masculine voice c
erisa was filled with curiosity, yet she quic
ndering how he managed to
, "What made you awar