Marcus felt a surge of excitement and happiness as he walked hand in hand with Sophia toward the grand entrance of the Steele Estate. The massive double doors stood open, revealing the luxurious interior bathed in warm golden light.
After weeks of distance between them, everything finally felt like it was falling back into place.
He turned his head slightly and looked at Sophia with a soft smile.
"How are you feeling?" he asked gently.
Sophia glanced at him and gave a small, playful smile.
"It's not like this is my first time here," she replied lightly.
Marcus chuckled, realizing his question was too vague. He adjusted his words as they continued walking.
"I mean… how do you feel about meeting my parents today?"
Sophia's expression softened. She looked ahead for a moment, then turned to him with a mix of emotions in her eyes.
"Excited… happy… and a little nervous," she admitted honestly.
