ristopher's room, his

who was meant to come to

him, "She didn't even enter the r

g and commanded, "He's with another

quickly agreed

ued, "Sir, a lady downstairs

randfather's butler calling. With a gesture for silence, Darryl

who had thought he might want to talk about their engagement, st

en to her, saying, "Miss Hussain, Mr. Owen must ha

sed, pondering what emergency could ove

ved the news, his father had alrea

Owen family estate, and Kristopher

lchair, Kristopher's expression

n hall that he allowed himself a

, "I said I didn't want that blind date. You pushed for it, and now

ach passing day. How much time remains for me? I long to see you wed, to

in, "Today, in my room, your grandson see

was attending to the wheelchair, and Bryan rel

table as he commanded, "B

"Perhaps ease up a bit. You've just had a h

ying, "Should I lay bare

"No need. Let's just say, I'm his sharpening

numbered, and it weighs heavy on me. Mar

iefly saw a vision of the enchan

mind, he appeased Cai

rgent for me! If need be, I'll find a m

ll aware of Caide

f, they hold no allure for me. Besides, I have no desire to have my days

woman unaffected by worldly desires, a vision of grace, kindness, and except

"Lucky you. I actually know of such a woman. She is a medical ex

surprise wa

ruly being steered toward marriage