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“And he said he doesn’t care for her anymore. Come. Enough talking. Now let the adults confer.”

“This is my life you want to talk about!” I curl my hands into fists. “I’m staying.”

“Suit yourself. But you’d better keep your mouth shut this time.”

“You can’t make me marry this man. I have a say in this.”

“A say?” Iason approaches until he’s almost touching me. Today he smells sour