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e truck rumbled to a stop in front of the house that was suppos

our luggage like they were choreographed. I stood fro

er eyes flashing with irritation. "Are you goin

ge. I stomped towards the luggage, grabbing two bags and s

t door. Her fingers flew across the keypad, the password a secret only she

turned to face a stranger around my age. "Who are you guys? And what a

ismissive snort. "Ethan, how are you?" she as

the stairs. "Wait, aren't you...the one my father always brought around

t our impending arrival. The look on his face was priceless, a mix of shock, confusion, and annoyance. My mo

d, and he asked me to move in today. I thought he told you ab

iancé had neglected to mention our arrival to his own son. The

dad proposed?" Ethan's voic

ntrast to Ethan's growing agitation. "I am sorry, Ethan. I wanted to tell you

like this? How can you tell me someone will be sharing our home with us with

ing hand on Ethan's shoulder

. "I'm sorry for not informing you earlier, Ethan, but I assure you tha

en Mr. Francis and my mother. He seemed genuinely concerned about his son'

ed me to get myself a woman in case I went abroad, but not s

y replaced by the thought that she had brought this upon herself. And as for Ethan, I was

you say. Nobody wishes to be a single mom. I also didn't plan to be a single dad, but your mother's d

d arrogance was striking. Ethan's response was laced with resignati

looked up at me, and I greeted him with a simple nod. "Hey Aria,"

uess my mother told him about my disapprove and how she force things on me. "I

l flat as I forced another smile. "Don't

replied, my tone p

scape. "I should be in my room,"

just arrived. You should keep her company and

"Did I have to do that?"

ess. "He really didn't have to. I can manag

alone anymore, Aria. You and Ethan should get along. I'm sur

a bit too cheerful. "He's rig

ll this. Didn't they realize I was perf

help her. I and Valentina w

y, hand in hand, Ethan's face twisted i

out of each other's way. I didn't want this life, not like this. I wanted to

u're smart, you'll explore the house yourself

r fault, right? Seems you know h

. "If you keep talking to me