“I have been working hard to earn your hand in marriage, although the path has not been the easiest. Building an entire town from nothing takes time, and I am afraid I am running out of it now that your father has started discussing marrying you off to another.” I gasp. “What? How could the dad do that?” “Because feminism wasn’t exactly a thing yet.” “Ugh.” I shake my head hard enough to make my earrings rattle. Julian keeps going. “I thought I had more time before he began entertaining other suitors, but I am fearful that he might make a decision before I have a chance to fight for your
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