“Claudia’s father told me no when I asked him for her hand. I was pissed about it for years. We have a good relationship now, but it wasn’t always that way. I asked him once why he said no. He told me I’d understand it when Cassie was older. He was right. I understand. I’d say no to anyone because she’s my daughter. Maybe you’ll get it when Seraphina meets someone who loves her.”