He thought he was just going to rufflen''s feathers a bit, show him that the Sanders family wouldn''t be walked over. But no sooner had he settled his butt into the chair than Augus''s voice cut through the air. "Quinn, you''re gonna be set up on some blind dates. Day after tomorrow, you''reing back to North America with me. Your brother''s got his hands full running the family business, and as for you? You''ve been loafing around long enough. Time to get serious about settling down. I want you hitched within three months, so you can focus on finding the one when we get back."


    Beck''s head started buzzing like a beehive at the thought.


    "C''mon, Dad, even big bro isn''t married yet. What''s the rush for me?"


    As the words left his mouth, Augus mmed his hand on the table.


    "Have the nerve to bring up your brother? While Court''s been busting his chops at thepany, you''ve been throwing money around on women like there''s no tomorrow. You best listen up, I''m giving you more than enough time with three months."


    Beck shot a desperate look at Dn for help.


    Dn pretended not to see the SOS. If Beck didn''t go on these dates, then he''d be next in line.


    Fuming, Beck nced atn, who was nonchntly serving veggies to Maja. Even a fool could see he''d been yed.


    But Augus had spoken, and there was no choice but to follow suit.


    The thought of blind dating made his head ache.


    By the end of dinner, everyone seemed pleased-everyone, that is, except for Beck.


    Augus left with the professor to tour around Greenfield, while Maja, feeling drowsy from pregnancy, excused herself early.


    Only Becky awake, anxiety gnawing at him.


    He made several calls to Dn, trying to get him to talk Augus out of this matchmaking madness. But Dn, ever the businessman, knew better.


    Better Beck than him.


    And so, he ignored the calls.


    Beck tried reaching out to Maja for support, but it was alwaysn who answered, deliberately changing the subject to avoid any talk of matchmaking in front of Maja.


    When the final day arrived, Augus practically dragged Beck back home for the arranged meetings.


    With Beck gone,n couldn''t have been happier-no more early morning intrusions at Greenfield Gardens to irk him.


    No more dragging Maja into discussions about secret levels in games.


    He poured all his energy into Maja, eagerly awaiting their child''s arrival.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    But after work one day, a text from Felix popped up.


    "What have you guys prepared for the baby?"


    Felix, the guy who hardly ever spoke up, had actually initiated a conversation.


    "Why do you ask?"


    "Note-taking. Don''t want to be


    guard. Took Carol to


    Cliday. Doc says it''s too early


    for


    baby stuff." Content besto


    n, we''re gonna be dads. You get where I''ming from, right?"


    The sharpness inn softened as he read the message.


    He screenshotted the list of baby items he''d prepared and sent it over. He had personally taken charge of all baby-rted purchases, so his order history was clear as day.


    After sending the info, Felix sent another text. "Feeling a bit pumped. Fancy a drink together?" Felix inviting him out was out of character.


    But reflecting on his recent demeanor,n had to chuckle. Having weathered many storms, he deeply appreciated the warmth of the present. His usual outward edge had softened into a tenderness for life Maybe Felix was feeling the same way.