Lana's POV
Arden took my hand. "Let's take a seat," he said as he led me to the sofa. We sat next to each other, he let go of my hand and we sat on the opposite ends of the sofa, but we turned our bodies towards each other. He looked uncomfortable.
"Arden, I want to apologize again for the way that I left when you proposed to me. I messed up and I freaked out. I didn't expect that and it led to me just walking away without an explanation. I know that I have hurt you at that moment and I wish that I had reacted and handled that better." I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath, exhaling through my mouth. Opening my eyes, Arden was watching me with sadness. "I am not ready for marriage, I am nineteen and I have a lot of things to learn and do. I have my studies and a company. I want to
