NovelEnglish"Zoey, this is the opportunity I've been waiting for, and | don't want to miss it."
At that point, what more was there for Zoey to misunderstand?
Henry had made his decision, and now he was just breaking the news to her.
They were both adults, fully aware of how important careers can be, and their relationship was still in its early stages.
Henry wouldn't pass up this chance for her.
Zoey felt a twinge of sadness as he continued, "Would you consider moving abroad with me?"
"Sorry, | can't leave my parents behind. Henry, are you saying... are we breaking up?"
Henry's silence lingered for a moment before he let out a wry smile. "I don't want to break up with you, Zoey. You might not believe
me, but | really do like you. If | gave up this chance because of you, I'm not sure | wouldn't regret it later, or start questioning why
you're in my life. We need to be ourselves first before we can be each other's partners."
He reached out slowly, taking her hand that rested on the table.
"The board at the academy wantsto leave in two days. If you don't want to cwith me, maybe we could at least get
engaged."
To solidify their relationship, to give them both speace of mind.
For a moment, Zoey hesitated, gazing at Henry's face.
There was no denying that Henry would make a great partner someday, both gentle and resolute.
But to commit to a lifetso quickly? She wasn't ready.
Thinking of her parents, her uncertainty began to waver.
"Henry, can | sleep on it and get back to you?"
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He exhaled in relief, his face brightening with a smile. "Sure, letknow tomorrow, Zoey. I'll be waiting."
Arriving home, Zoey's thoughts were still in turmoil.
Her father, Curtis, noticed her unease. "What's up? Trouble with love? Or is it something at school?"
Zoey had kept quiet about the investor's son joining her class, not wanting to worry her parents.
"Henry's been offered a spot at a prestigious music school abroad. They want him to leave in two days. He doesn't want to break
up; instead, he suggested we get engaged before he leaves."
"You're not into it?"
"It's not that, Dad. It just feels so rushed. | thought we'd have at least another six months to get to know each other better."
Zoey was slow to warm up to people, and the idea of getting engaged so suddenly set her nerves on edge.
"If you're not ready, then wait. It's not like he's the only fish in the sea. Zion City has plenty of good men."
His daughter chuckled. "I'll give it sthought, Dad."
Just then, her mother, Miranda, burst in, excitement written all over her face.
"Oh my, | went shopping today and won a prize! A two-month European vacation for two! All expenses paid—hotels, flights, and it's
all luxury accommodation."
Miranda was bubbling with excitement. "Curtis, you wanted to travel, right?"
Curtis knitted his brows. "I've thought about it, but con, you must've been scammed. Deals like that just don't fall into your
lap."
"It was a bank giveaway, remember
the money we saved there? They
held a drawfor their clients, and I _
just tried my luck. It's legit— ~~ ©
checked with the bank. But we have
to leat the day after tomorrow, and
theyeven pick us up. We'ré-saving
nearly a hundred grand, the hotel
costs ten thousand a night! I've
never stayed anywhere so fancy."
Miranda and Curtis, being from special professions, had never indulged in such luxury, always living modestly even when traveling
for work.
This prize was like a pie from the sky!
Miranda was thrilled, but then she thought of Zoey and her excitement dampened.
If they left, Zoey would be alone at home.
Curtis thought the same. "Ask the bank if we can exchange it for cash. We're about to buy Zoey a house, we can pitch in for a nice
car too."
"They said no exchanges. But it's fine, we can wait for Zoey's next vacation and go as a family—that'll be more fun."
Zoey immediately objected. "Mom,
Dad, you shagld go. I'm young; I'll
have plenty"of chances in the future,
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Besides, ge don't like the s7
things.and the places we'd waptto
visite different. You guys ge.and
enjay. It's only two montha.end it's
Such a great opportunity i's rare for
the bank to be this generous."
"I'm not comfortable leaving you alone," her father insisted.
Zoey found it amusing yet endearing. After ten minutes of persuasion, she finally convinced them to go.
Lying in bed that night, sleep eluded her.
Henry was siden leaving for
another COURLTY, her parents were
off to Eurspe for two months, and)
she was feft to deal with Fitch, the’
investor's son, all alone. She sighed,
feeliy overwhelmed by the sudden
he in her once predictable life.
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