Eldric had finally made up his mind. There was no point in refusing anymore—he knew further objections would be futile.
Though he'd known Lirael for only a short time, he'd already grasped the steel in her character. She was decisive, the kind of woman who, once set on a course, wouldn't be swayed by anyone.
Truth be told, Eldric craved his own clinic—a place to tend to patients daily, to heal those in need. After inheriting his father's legacy, healing had become his calling. The only thing missing was the space to practice.
Now, with Lirael offering to fund his clinic, that dream was within reach. Excitement coursed through him. No more beating around the bush—he accepted her proposal without hesitation.
With the matter settled, a parade of aromatic dishes appeared at their table. Bo
