Two days after their first meeting, Eric returns—charming, confident, and armed with a personal agenda. As the evening deepens and her family quietly leave them alone, their conversation on the balcony takes a turn she never saw coming. Eric doesn’t just want to get to know her—he wants a future with her. But with an unresolved long-distance relationship and a heart still guarded by uncertainty, Ada is caught in a whirlwind of emotions. Time is not on their side—he has just one month before leaving to go back to the U.S., and he’s asking her to take a leap of faith. But is he too good to be true? And is Ada ready to risk everything for a man she barely knows, yet somehow can’t ignore? Read Chapter 2 of Shattered Promises – “Honorable Intentions” to find out.