Chapter 9 - A New Proposal
The afternoon sun climbed higher into the Miami sky, casting bright beams across the manicured lawns outside the solarium.
After a quiet meal and a long conversation about family history, Eleanor excused herself to her private quarters to rest for the afternoon.
Daniel walked Olivia toward the grand foyer.
"I can call a cab to take me home," Olivia said as they reached the heavy double doors.
"I'm driving you," Daniel replied instantly, grabbing his car keys from the mahogany console table. "I wouldn't hear of you taking a taxi with that cast."
Olivia didn't argue.
As they drove through the sun-drenched streets of Miami, the car remained quiet for several blocks.
The atmosphere wasn't uncomfortable; rather, it was filled with a thoughtful, reflective silence.
Finally, Daniel broke the quiet as he signaled to turn down Olivia's street.
"Olivia, I need to ask you something important," he said, keeping his eyes on the road.
She turned her head to look at him.
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"What is it?"
"My mother
