Page 73 of The Bachelor's Dilemma

“Honey, we just met him. He seems nice, but it’ll take a few days to get to know him better,” her mother said.

“The question is, what do you think?” her father asked.

“I think he’s wonderful. He’s patient and kind and is great with Zack.”

“You are not marrying him just to get a father for Zack, are you?”

She shook her head.

“No. I’m marrying him for me. It’s just a bonus that he wants to be a father to Zack.”

When Myles returned, he sat on the sofa beside Anna and looked at her parents.

“Questions, I’m sure.”

“How did you two meet?” her mother asked.

For the next hour, Myles easily answered all the questions the Molinas asked.

Even when her father asked about his monetary situation and Anna protested.

“I’ve been working abroad for the last dozen years. The company pays well for hardship locales and provides housing. I’ve saved quite a bit and invested it. Anna won’t have to worry about money.”

“That’ll be a switch,” Amelia said, glancing around the small room.

“Mom.”

“Will you have to work, or can you stay home with Zack?” her mother asked.

Myles replied, “That’s up to Anna. She likes her job, so if she wants to continue, that’s fine with me. But I’d be as happy to have her stay home with Zack.”

“And any other kids we may have,” she said.

They talked about their plans for finding a house. For a small wedding.

“Honeymoon?” her mother asked.

Anna looked at Myles.

“We haven’t talked about that.”

“We can later,” he said.

He was getting impatient with all the conversation. What was the verdict? Did the Molinas think he was suitable for their daughter?

Finally, her father looked at his watch.

“I think we better head for the hotel and check in, Amelia,” he said. “We’ll meet for dinner at seven?”

“That’ll be fine, Dad,” Anna said, rising when he did.

“You’re not staying here?” Myles asked, also rising.

“Not enough room. And only one bathroom,” Amelia said, standing. “If you buy a house on the Island, get one with more than one bathroom.”

When they’d gone, Myles looked at Anna.

“What did they say, anything?”

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