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There’s nothing I can say in response to that

Because deep down, I know that it’s true

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Callum

I’ the hired staff clean up the last remnants of trash and supplies froht My mother insisted that it all be cleaned up ihbors would have to see a hint of disarray on our grounds on their way to work in the

My sisters went to bed already—Nessa flushed and happy fro because I refused to tell her where our father disappeared to

My h not actually touching anything herself

When my father’s armored car pulls into the drive, she abandons the workers and joins us back in the office I feel like I’ve spent too many hours in here lately And I don’t like the look on my father’s face

“So?” I say at once “What was the agreement?”

I’ hireeive us support with the Italian vote in the Alderman election, and we’ll pro they want on their next construction project

So when my father explains the actual deal, I stare at him like he just sprouted two heads

“You will marry Aida Gallo in teeks,” he says

“That little brat?” I explode “No fucking way”

“It’s already settled”

Myalarmed She lays her hand on my father’s arm