Bianca shook her head and waved her hand, smiling at Skylar. She couldn’t help but admire Skylar’s intelligence and manners, which were unlike anyone she had ever met. After today, Bianca had even more respect for her.

“Not at all. I actually enjoyed just relaxing and chatting with you. Plus, your engagement party is still a few days away, so you’ve got plenty of time to look at more rings. This is a once-in-a-lifetime choice, so you should pick the one that feels right for you,” Bianca said.

“Your words mean a lot to me, Bianca. What about next time? Would you still be willing to come with me?” Skylar...