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The servants were busy decorating the courtyard with lights and lanterns. It looked beautiful!
She found the Castaneda family in the hall. They were having a good time chatting and laughing with each other.
Her father, Yung Castenada, was sitting in the middle. He looks good. Who the hell told me he’s sick? He doesn’t
look sick at all! What’s going on? Are they lying to me?
Dawn immediately frowned.
“Hey, looks who’s here!” Her stepmother, Monica, saw her and quickly came out to welcome her.
“Dawnie, come in!”
Monica held Dawn in the arms and walked her into the hall.
Everyone in the family stood up when she walked in.
“Dawnie. It’s so good to see you again. We’ve been waiting for you.”
“You must be tired. Come and have some tea with us!”
“Dawnie, you’ve done a great job to our family!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer father, Yung Castenada, was smiling at her too. “Dawnie, come and sit with me!”
Dawn was confused.
What’s going on? Why are they being so nice to me?
They were treating her like an honorable guest. That had never happened before.
Dawn was surprised. They must be hiding something from me!
“Dad, what’s going on here?” She swallowed hard before asking, “What’s the occasion for all these decorations?”
Yung Castenada laughed. “It’s for you. Ha-Ha! You’re such a lucky girl!”
“For me? I’m...” Dawn was lost for words.
“Dawnie, this is for your wedding! They are coming to propose to you right now! You’re going to marry a powerful
and wealthy man. Our family will rise to fame and honor when you marry him!”
What?!
Dawn was stupefied.
They asked me here to get married?
But how could she marry anyone else after knowing a perfect man like Zeke Williams?
Furthermore, this was a pre-arranged business marriage set up by her family. How good can the man be?
She would rather stay single forever and take care of her nieces and nephews for the rest of her life.
Without hesitation, she directly refused, “I’m not marrying anybody.”
Her father’s face immediately darkened. “What did you say? Don’t let me hear it again. Or else...”
“Hey, come on. Don’t say something like this in front of the children,” Monica said hypocritically.
“Dawnie, listen to me. Your future husband comes from a big and wealthy family. You’re going to be a rich aunt
soon. Isn’t it wonderful? Furthermore, we can all get rich and famous because of you. You’re the Castaneda family’s
savior, you know? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’re indeed one in a million!”
“I won’t get married,” Dawn said again, determinedly this time.
“If you have nothing else for me, I’m leaving now.”
With that, Dawn turned to leave.
“How dare you disobey me! You’ll not be leaving the house until you get married. You’re grounded!” Yung said
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmangrily to her.
“Maid! Take her to her room to try on her wedding dress,” He ordered.
What? They even have a wedding gown ready? How could they do this to me? Am I a commodity for them to
trade?
Dawn was furious. She stomped and walked away.
Monica’s face darkened. She went up to Dawn and slapped her in the face.
“Who do you think you are? Do you think you’re a princess who gets to choose your prince? You don’t have a
choice. You must get married today, no matter what!”
Dawn felt her head spinning, and tears started to stream down her cheeks uncontrollably.
Her emotions suddenly went out of control as she blurted, “I won’t get married even if you beat me to death!”
“Brute!” Yung Castenada banged on the table angrily, “I’m your father. You cannot disobey me. You don’t get to
choose who to marry, and you must marry him today!”
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