Mistaken Marriage, Unexpected Love

Before Marlowe could even complete her sentence, Leland slapped her square in the face.

She gaped at him in shock.

He had never hit her before.

In an instant, tears welled up in her eyes.

“Why did you hit me?”

“Why not? If you can slap yourself in the face, I see no reason why I can’t.”

Furious, Leland continued, “Don’t you dare cry! I got humiliated because of you. You’re such a disgrace to me!”

eyes widened. “How did you find out that I slapped myself?” “You underestimated Isaac, you brat.” Leland then asked, “Why did you

Dad, come on. You promised to help me

you Like him, but he doesn’t feel the same way. What’s the point in me introducing you to him if he doesn’t Like you? Did you get anything other than an apology from that woman after you slapped yourself and blamed her for it? Did you get Isaac’s attention? No, you didn’t. You just made a fool out of yourself, out

better chance of winning his heart once she’s gone,” Marlowe

Leland’s face darkened.

those men

didn’t,” Marlowe denied,

found the perfect time to make

won’t admit

that Leland realized he had spoiled his daughter

she had

I’m sending you abroad,” Leland