Chapter 95. I Can’t Marry Him

Reese

I gazed at Diane and Grace in horror, and the look on their faces after hearing my words was even more dreadful. They appeared utterly terrified.

“Reese…” Mr. Vincent clasped my hand and gave it a warm squeeze, as if to reassure me that everything would be fine. “It’s okay, sweetheart. I’ll let Enzo know that you don’t want to marry him. I’ll speak to him on your behalf, my dear. It’s okay. It’s going to be okay…”

While I pondered why his words were laden with concern, my instincts assured me that he was simply worried about me. Perhaps he saw in me the daughter he missed, and for that, I was thankful.

“Riley…” Grace advanced toward me, her eyes fixed on Mr. Vincent with disapproval. I recoiled, slipping my hand from Mr. Vincent’s grasp, and began to pace the room in a state of panic.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t do this…” I uttered, my voice quivering. “I can’t marry him.”

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