#4: Things Were Getting Pretty Serious
After four months together, Freya decided it was time for Leon to meet her father and brother, a step that carried weight since she had lost her mother at a young age. Family approval mattered, and her father’s judgment mattered most. Darren welcomed Leon with a firm handshake and a look that conveyed his trust in what he saw.
Freya felt relief confirm what her heart already knew. The visit made their seriousness undeniable, as if a door had clicked into place. She asked to meet Leon’s family soon. He stalled with gentle excuses, and her curiosity shifted toward caution. What was he avoiding?