Chapter 97

"Glad to do it," I agreed. I sat back down in my seat as Vincent personally prepared a fresh pot of tea. He poured me a cup and began speaking slowly. "Kaelan, I'm sorry. I overheard your conversation with Sharon earlier. "I knew she had a marriage agreement with you in the past, but I didn't realize just how significant you are to her…" He sighed dejectedly mid-sentence. "Given how much she seems to care about you, I'm afraid it's going to be difficult for me to win her over even if you no longer have feelings for her." His discouragement stirred a sense of guilt within me. I didn't want to be an obstacle in their path to happiness. I tried to lighten the mood and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Mr. Jones Jr., to be honest, you're not without hope. "Sharon's feelings for me are more of an obsession. I believe that in time, you'll help her move past it. This sort of thing takes time. It can't be rushed." My words gave Vincent a glimmer of hope. He lifted his gaze wi