After finishing the late-night snack prepared by his mother-in-law, River stayed at the Lafayettes’ for another half an hour. It was not until Rosalie urged him to go home and rest that he reluctantly left.

Once he was gone, Alrick yawned and said to his granddaughter, “Now that River’s proposed to you, you two should go get your marriage license soon. That way, my future grandson-in-law won’t fly away.”

“Grandpa, if he’s the type to fly away, getting the license won’t stop him. If he’s not, t