“There is?” Relief loosened her muscles. He must have come to the same conclusion as Auntie Majida. They couldn’t continue living under the same roof. “I hope you don’t find it too disagreeable.” “I assure you that I do not. It would be my honor.” She scrunched up her face. “It would?” “Most certainly. And I think the sooner the better.” “I agree.” “Do you?” he said. “I am relieved.” “As am I.” Well, that had gone much better than she expected. “When do you plan to move out?” At the same time, he said, “I shall speak to the vicar about marrying us posthaste.” “What?” she said. “I beg your
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