My Mother's Wish
Aiden Cameron resists his mother's matchmaking, causing a rift. His mother hides her chronic heart failure to avoid burdening him. Her matchmaking stems from fear of leaving him alone. Aiden learns the truth after his mother collapses. Guilt-ridden, he cares for his mother, healing their rift. He opens up to Brooke Linden, a matchmaking date. Mother's health improves, Aiden matures, understanding 'behind pressure to marry lies deep concern, and at the end of rebellion lies understanding.'
