[Cold Course Cafe]
"So you mean to say Dad actually agreed to your relationship?" Anna asked, amusement dancing in her eyes as she leaned back against the seat.
Kathrine sighed, still sounding half stunned herself. "Even I'm surprised. I fully expected him to object. Lecture me. Glare at Ethan. Do the whole intimidating father routine." She paused, frowning slightly. "But he didn't. It was almost… too easy. Like he had no problem at all when Ethan's mother proposed the alliance."
Anna raised a brow. "That is suspicious."
"Exactly," Kathrine said thoughtfully. "It felt like something had already been decided without me knowing."
They fell quiet for a second before Kathrine glanced at her sister, hesitation flickering across her face. "Are you okay with it though? I mean… Ethan was once your crush and—"
"Please don't bring that up," Anna cut in instantly.
Kathrine blinked.
