“Hey, now. You’re not bad-looking at all, okay? You’re the type whose looks grow on the beholder; the more they look, the prettier you get. Plus, you look very healthy and pure.

“Gives off a very affable air. Maybe the eighth young master of the York family just likes your type.”

Sheila was speechless for a moment. “I seriously suspect you came back this time to urge me on Mom and Dad’s behalf to settle down as soon as possible.

“So, now that you see a guy coming to see me, you’re imagining he’s pursuing me.”

She absolutely refused to believe that Alex liked her.

Ivor chuckled, “Alright, let’s stop speculating about it. If he really is interested in you, he’ll definitely come looking for you again later, just like Kent.

“If he only comes this once and we never see him again, then I was overthinking it.

“Come on, let's go downstairs. He’s waiting on the first floor.”

After taking a couple of steps, Ivor added, “But, Sheila, if he really is interested in you, what would you do? W