A Quiet Pursuit

"Propose?" Harvey exclaimed, his eyes wide open.

Nathaniel was caught off guard too, though his expression wasn't as exaggerated. "Mom, are you joking?" He spoke in a low voice, his sharp eyebrows furrowing deeply.

Eleanor snorted, "Do I look like I'm joking? I've already prepared a surprise for Bea."

"A surprise?" Nathaniel raised an eyebrow.

"I can't tell you yet," Eleanor pouted unhappily. "If