Chapter 720

Vince studied Jamie carefully before asking, "Did Soren do something?" Jamie clung to his arm and shook her head. "No, Vince, it's not him. It's me." Tears clung to her long lashes, her reddened eyes brimming with emotion. "I thought, if I followed the path Mom wanted for me, maybe she'd be happier," she choked out. "I really did have feelings for Soren once. I thought we could be good together. But, Vince…" Vince's heart ached as he watched her tears fall. "But I'm not happy, Vince." Jamie clenched her fists tightly. Her expression wasn't one of frustration—it was pain. She realized she had made a huge mistake. Amelia felt a pang of sympathy seeing her like this. After a moment of hesitation, she asked, "If you know you don't love him, why not just call off the engagement? I know this was your mother's arrangement, but would she really force you into a marriage you don't want? Isn't your happiness what matters most?" Amelia was a bit confused, but to her surprise, both of them w