A Man Like None Other

Calliope glanced at Effie and asked in confusion, “Is that true, Effie?”

“It’s true, Mom. I’m still a virgin!” Effie replied with her face all red.

“That doesn’t make sense, though. I heard your voice from outside earlier. It didn’t sound right at all!” Calliope said.

Effie then leaned in close and whispered something into her ear. Calliope frowned upon hearing that and eyed Jared from head to toe.

“What’s wrong, Calliope?” Atlas asked. Calliope then whispered something into Atlas’ ear as well, causing his expression to turn gloomy instantly.

“What should we do?” Calliope asked, feeling a little lost.

Although this man did violate Effie, he only did it to treat her! She’s still a virgin, so I can’t hold a grudge against him! Even so, I can’t just let him walk away like this either! Not only has he seen my precious daughter’s naked body completely, but he also…

daughter’s naked body, young man. If word were to get out about this, I would become the laughingstock of this town! Given what you’ve done to her, I will have no choice but to have you marry her.

with

a while ago. How can I possibly marry her?

killed!” Atlas yelled furiously. The look in Jared’s eyes grew cold as he said, “I won’t agree

poison from Effie’s body! Why should I marry her? If a man has to marry a woman simply because he saw her naked body, then all the male gynecologists in the mundane world will have countless wives! I will never marry

defy me?

about to hit Jared when Effie rushed forward and

How would others view us if you killed him? What would

go as far as wanting him dead. She knew full well that Jared only did all that to help remove the poison from her

did save our daughter’s life,” Calliope added. Atlas’ anger only subsided after he heard what they

arrived with Hamish and the

Atlas. The alchemist who treated Effie may