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My cheerful sister is lost in her own world, fighting circumstances she shouldn’t even know.

I’m lost in my world that seems to be crumbling more than thriving lately.

“I don’t want to marry a stranger,” she whispers.

This is the first time she has touched on the topic and admitted her fears. The threat must be imminent.

“Tee, you will marry who you want to marry.” I utter the promise that I’m going to keep at any cost.

Chapter 25

Liam

Lottie

Thank you very much, Liam.

You’re welcome???

Xander

What did he do this time?

Fuck off.

Lottie

Dad is considering wedding me to a Lock.

Xander

Fuck

Fuck

Lottie

Not helpful.

It’s notexactly my fault.

Lottie

You could have married Tawny (crying emoji)

Xander

Dad can’t be serious. And I can’t believe it, but I agree with Liam. It’s not his fault.

Lottie

Oh, right (eye-roll emoji). It’s YOU who didn’t marry her!

I’ll fix it.

Lottie

How?