Chapter 48. How to Win over Ethan’s Heart

As the conversation about Ethan and Amara’s budding relationship continued, Frank’s absence left the three women downstairs to navigate the subject of love and potential in-laws. Amara, still trying to protect Ethan from her mother’s matchmaking instincts, urged her to let the matter rest.

“Mummy, there’s really no need to bring this up,” Amara pleaded, her tone filled with a mixture of embarrassment and concern. “I’ve already told you we kissed, but it’s not that simple. I don’t think he liked it very much.”

Sarah, the ever-curious and persistent sibling, pressed for more details. “Has he messaged you since then?” she inquired, her eyes fixed on her sister’s reaction.

Amara glanced at her phone, a pang of disappointment settling in her chest as she saw no new messages from Ethan. It wasn’t the absence of messages that bothered her; it was the memory of their passionate encounter followed by Ethan’s abrupt departure that weighed heavily on her mind. She recalled pe