A Matter of Dignity

“What else do we have to talk about?”

“I like you.” Desmond turned slightly to face her directly, as if this made him appear more serious. His tone grew a little more solemn. “Coralie, I want to be with you. I know you have other suitors right now, but I won't give up. At the very least, I want to compete with him fairly.”

Coralie asked, “Are you casting your fiancée aside?”

“You're well aware of