Even Duke's own mother, whom he respected and loved deeply, had never received such treatment from him. Neither had his father, whom he respected and followed dutifully. Therefore, those who had spent the past few days with Duke and Kisha, witnessing their interactions up close, grasped the significance. It became evident to them that Duke was resolute on making Kisha his future wife, despite not vocalizing it yet—or perhaps, he hadn't even realized it himself.
Watching in astonishment as the duo busied themselves with cooking, they realized that Kisha and Duke had a remarkable tacit understanding of each other. They moved around seamlessly, like a long-time couple, without needing to exchange words.
