“Why are you so stubborn?”

“Yeah, I’m just that stubborn.”

Clive was exasperated.

“Zachary won’t develop feelings for you, and the York family won’t pick you either.”

He analyzed for his sister. “Old Mrs. York is an adult child. Out of her nine grandchildren, except for the youngest two who aren’t at marriageable age yet, the remaining seven are ready to get married. She’s looking forward to her grandchildren getting married.

“It’s been some time since you publicly professed to Zachary, but