Mistaken Marriage, Unexpected Love

That would be embarrassing.

Camila would definitely rub it in her face if she did that.

“What will happen if I leave?”

I’ll handle the rest after you leave.” In a gentler tone, Leland stated, “There are plenty of other decent guys out there. You’re still young. You learn a lot of things, see the world, and make new friends. Don’t make a fool of yourself again and drag me into your mess, okay?”

His words pierced Marlowe’s heart Like a knife

She had never suffered a setback as great as this one before.

Her eyes filling with tears, she said, “Fine. I’ll go.”

Leland sighed.

mother to help you pack your

for causing you so much trouble,” Marlowe said

She had been bested by a woman who was clearly inferior to her, and

how to stay calm so that you won’t do stupid things like

did not want her to leave either, but she needed to

be strict with her

Study hard, okay? You can help me

Marlowe nodded.

knew that only by improving herself would she be able

not let her

“Thank you, Dad.”