“Dad is right. Let’s take it slow,” Elena agreed.
After dinner, Elena pulled Elise aside for a private chat.
“Elise, there’s something I need to talk to you about.”
“Go ahead, Elena. I’m listening,” Elise replied gently.
“I just want to make sure you’ve really thought this through. If you’re serious about being with Ben, you need to understand the reality. Ben... he has his limitations. He’s not like everyone else. He fell down the stairs when he was little, and that’s why he is the way he is now. This is a lifetime commitment, Elise. I don’t want you to have regrets later, and I don’t want Ben to get hurt. Do you understand what I mean?”
“I understand, Elena. Let me be honest with you, too. Before, I didn’t think much of Ben. I thought he was a bit simple. But ever since he saved me, I realized he has a kind heart. He was willing to risk his life for me. That moved me. Finding a man like that makes me content. I’m willing to build a life with him, and I’m sincere about it. I won’t regret it, and I believe Ben won’t let me down either.”
Elise’s gaze was firm, which set Elena’s mind at ease.
Ben hadn’t chosen the wrong person this time.
Elise was a reliable woman, perfectly suitable to be her sister-in-law.
“Thank you, Elise. I’m entrusting Ben to you. Don’t worry—as long as I’m here, no one will dare to bully either of you,” Elena said, her voice filled with emotion.
She had always worried about Ben the most.
She feared he would be tricked or heartbroken.
Elise was a good woman.
***
The day of Claire’s engagement arrived quickly.
The ceremony was held at a hotel.
Old Mrs. Whelan led the Whelan family to the venue.
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