Left with no choice, I prepared breakfast for the children as usual.
Mid-breakfast, the living room door swung open.
I saw Caleb, dressed in an overcoat, indicating he had just returned from outdoors.
To my astonishment, he had brought his parents along.
What was happening?
Did something significant occur? Why else would his parents come to our villa?
My confusion only grew as the old couple approached me with smiles.
âDebra, weâve come to set a date for the wedding with you.
â
I stood there, shocked for a moment.
Regaining my composure, I turned to Caleb, who looked back at me with a smug lift of his eyebrows.
Debraâs POV:
Caleb had risen early to confer with his parents.
It was a tactical move.
He hoped to use the influence of his parents to convince me.
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Facing his parents, I offered a helpless smile, at a loss for words.
Then, the children approached us, joining our hands together with grave sincerity.
âDaddy, Mommy, please marry soon.
We dream of being a true family, united forever.
â
I was torn between Laughter and tears.
Caleb had even enlisted the children in his campaign, showing his thorough preparation.
My respect for his parents was deep, and my affection for the children knew no bounds.
Their wishes alone could sway me, especially towards marriage.
Yet, Caleb was unaware I hadnât really slept the previous night.
After much contemplation, I concluded that marrying him sooner rather than later was wise, to preempt any unforeseen events.
With numerous inquiries pending, our marriage could face delays.
Thus, even without the childrenâs or his parentsâ intervention, I was inclined to consent.
I suggested, âLetâs start with breakfast.
The children havenât finished eating, and youâve just arrived, possibly weary from your journey.
â
âNo way!â Caleb, usually composed, showed signs of impatience, eager to discuss the matter immediately.
However, Jenifer interrupted him with a serious expression, then turned to me with a gentle smile, saying, âAlright, letâs have breakfast first.
â
Observing Calebâs mild setback, I couldnât help but smile.