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was even worse. So far, our family has never b
his normal self but I could tell he was worried. Coulter on the other hand was
llow dress. The hand straps were thin.
t was a bad habit I had. Coming late. Papa scolde
ed in hushed tones. Coulter walked far ahead while Nevaeh and I walked toge
e not here yet. They had three daughters. They were
nty-one and so our chances o
rs who has daughters as old as us. The other whose daugh
rned as long as they would not be chosen.
ice. I didn't know how to reply to the question. I didn't like
ndly, our family has never been selected. I didn't want to li
She heaved a sigh and looked away. I wished I could make her smile but s
r face. It saddened him to send the girl but an agreement was an agreement. We've never heard the full story j
climbed the podium. A true gentleman. He was nev
hat moment, I saw Edel enter the hall. His hair was ruffled a
. I gave him a wide smile and waved before he took h
had made some noise when he entered and eyes were on h
as said and all atten
to the right" there was shuffling of feet and noise as we rearran
and the younger girls moved. When I looked back, I paled. The girls of age at the gathering were significantly smaller than
hoice but their parents had removed them. Prob
ed. This time, I didn't say
face to another while his
l keep eliminating until we get to the last famil
dy standing. Everyone remained silent as we waited for the
l us. Don
I couldn't believe it
e information. Nevaeh also stood up. I felt her eyes on me but I
of relief could be heard across the room. I shuf
l. Take
ten to this stage ever. From mother's stor
was sure it was the same for Nevaeh. One
e more obedient and respectful. I'll take my re
his moment. I'll be happy if they picked
nes. Their eyes moved over us every few minutes. I shrugged
ed their discussion and we w
ll of us but it is necessary becaus
a deep
have a week to prepare your daughter. Say your last goodbyes and when the men
is final decision. And he just remained sil
mn look on his face and I was convinced that family had been
p. His eyes were on the Hinsley girl. Was
im and his ey
r family has