Chapter 104

Ava’s pov ; I held the white cup in my hands, its warmth soothing but doing little to calm my racing thoughts. The café buzzed with life, but my attention was fixed on Rey as she spoke, her sweet words about my engagement to Brandon causing my cheeks to flush. "Ava, the first time I saw you, I felt that you and my brother were such a good match. I hope you two can get married. I really want to become a family with you," she said with a wide smile. Her words made me blush even more. "Rey, you’re too polite," I replied modestly. "After all, the engagement was arranged by my parents years ago. Whether Brandon and I can be together still depends on fate." I tried to sound composed, but my heart felt light hearing her approval of me. Suddenly, Rey’s smile dimmed. She sighed, and it pulled me out of my thoughts. "What’s wrong?" I asked, my voice filled with concern. She gave a small, bitter smile. "I won't hide it from you. Actually, my brother has never had a woman around him all these year