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“Yes, sweety?” Mom sounded as if she understood how I felt. Her endearment for me told me so.

It had been awhile since the last time I heard that tone…

A knock from outside and everything was ruined.

That was my last chance!

“The visitors are here Madam,” the servant informed us.

She left right after. Mom turned to me.

“Don’t get nervous. You’re beautiful and your soon-to-be husband will certainly love you right after seeing you.”

I didn’t answer. Cold shivers suddenly ran through me. I seemed to hear the voice of the past.

‘Your beauty and wealth were not enough! You’re such a boring ass, you can’t...