Tati hummed in agreement.

After her cousin reviewed the documents, Tati said, “Isa, why don’t you try dating? Neither of us has a boyfriend, so outsiders are always thinking they can take control of us through marriage alliances.

“You could just date. There’s no need to get married. Or you could even just pretend to date. Make them give up.”

Isabella looked up at her cousin, amused. “What? That’s a crazy idea.

“I haven’t been in a relationship until now because they all know I’m hard to deal