Dad seemed introspective today, which wasn’t like him at all. “Trent was very taken with you last night,” he added, watching me carefully for my reaction. I paled, the blood feeling like it was draining rapidly from my head. “He was?” Dad nodded again. “Yes. He couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful and clever you’ve grown up to be. Duncan was very impressed, as well. You are exactly the kind of girl he would consider a suitable daughter-in-law, you know.” Dad was smiling at me like this was supposed to be good news. “Trent wants to ask you out. I said I’d test the waters first. My little
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