Chapter 11 A Second Marriage Might Be Unfair to Her

David replied, “I’ve already talked to her.”

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“And is she willing to leave?” Harper pressed. “I’ve looked into her background–she’s had a tough life. Don’t treat her unfairly. Make sure to compensate her properly.”

Remembering Caroline’s casual agreement along with her tone and expression when she said she only. married him to be widowed, his face darkened.

“She’ll leave if she’s willing, and even if she’s not, she’ll still have to leave!”

Harper nodded. “I’ve already picked out a good girl for you. She’s kind and pure–definitely wife material and a perfect mother. But, you know, with this being your second marriage, it might be a bit unfair to her.”

Only Harper could get away with saying something like that.

Forget being married twice–even if David had been married three or five times, women would still be throwing themselves at him.

Besides, he already knew exactly who he wanted to marry.

Out of respect for his mother, David didn’t argue and just responded with a dismissive “Mhmm.”

Harper picked up on his reluctance and tried to persuade him. “I’m set on this girl becoming my daughter–in–law. David, during my years at the orphanage, she was always there by my side, taking care of me. She even saved my life once. That year, I fell into the water, and it was her who pulled me out, performed CPR, and rushed me to the hospital…”

got it, Mom. I have a

the call and

never been accepted by the Ellison family. She had lived and worked at the orphanage ever since giving birth to

that didn’t mean she could meddle in his personal

money, and ensure she let go of any unrealistic expectations. He’d guarantee her

would understand

was very “understanding.” At least,

took over

Speaking of Caroline…

the burn on his arm, where

David, you’re injured!” William exclaimed in alarm. “What happened? I’ll call a

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a thin

that foolish woman,

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unable to move, she had carelessly placed a kettle of hot

probably thought he was on death’s door and wouldn’t

Bringing good luck?

lucky she hadn’t

orphanage,

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