Samuel hesitated for a moment before speaking. "After that, I think we should go to your parents' house to properly celebrate the success of my proposal."
Her eyes widened slightly. "You remembered?"
A faint look of guilt crossed his face. "Of course. I invited them last night, but I didn't even notice when they left. That wasn't right."
Zinnia smiled gently. "They'll understand, Sam. But it'll mean a lot to them if we go today."
He nodded firmly, a determined look in his eyes. "Then it's settled. First, my father. Then, your parents. We owe them that much."
As they cleared the table together, Samuel spoke again. "I feel bad about how things went last night. They came to support us, and I didn't even thank them properly."
Zinnia placed a hand on his arm, her touch light but reassuring. "You were overwhelmed. They'll forgive you."
His gaze met hers, gratitude flickering in his eyes. "Still, I'll make it up to them."
