Rosalie said depressedly, “River and I have just confirmed our relationship. We should have a proper dating period. I don’t want to get married so quickly.”

After a short pause, she said, “The soonest we can get married is still March.

“There’s no way I’ll want to get married within these two months.”

If it were not for her parents and grandfather being anxious about her turning thirty next year, Rosalie would have wanted to date River for about two years before discussing marriage.

“Your grandpa wants you to get married before the year ends. You have to pick a date ahead of time.”

“That’s too rushed, Mom. I haven’t even visited the York family or met River’s parents.

“I can’t believe you’re asking me to choose a date now. How desperate are you all about marrying me off?”

Daisy smiled. “If your partner were someone else, your dad and I would’ve wanted to keep you by our side for a little longer. However, since it’s River, we’re eager to marry you off.

“River has many admirers.