After relocating to the quaint English town of the Isle of Wight, despite her American upbringing, she swiftly embraced the charms of small-town living. In this quaint setting, she quickly forged connections and formed new friendships, including an introduction to the charismatic Marcus Greenbridge, renowned for both his golden-boy image and genuine kindness.

One sunny afternoon at the Greenbridge family’s stables during her first riding lesson, Marcus expertly secured the saddle onto a majestic stallion, casting a playful glance her way. “Now, you can either get on the horse yourself like a good girl or I pick you up and sit you down on it myself. The choice is entirely yours.”

His words were delivered with a hint of jest, "Believe me, I don't make empty threats."