Alvin's expression shifted from uncertainty to genuine surprise. His face brightened with relief as he rose from his chair, a warm smile spreading across his features.
His biggest fear had been that Kimi would explode in anger or flatly refuse to support the marriage arrangement. Her willing acceptance caught him completely off guard, revealing the depth of her selfless nature.
"You're certain you can persuade her?" he pressed, studying her face intently.
Kimi met his gaze with quiet determination and nodded.
"I won't make empty promises, but I'll give everything I have. My mother's love for me runs deep, and mine for her runs even deeper. If fate has given her a mate, she deserves to be with him. She's lucky that he didn't turn his back on her when she pushed him away. He's waited all these years."
A wave of sympathy washed over Alvin as he looked at Kimi. What Kolton had done to her was inexcusable.
