Chapter eighty-four: Upcoming trial
Joanna’s POV.
“Well, I think we did well considering this was a sudden revelation,” I told Arlo when I sat back on my chair.
Arlo patted my head when I laid it close to his hands and told me: “Yeah, I am more than relieved, for now, Jo. Thank heavens they kind of accepted me, in different degrees, but still, it was better than I thought it would be.”
“Well, all but my dad. What is going on with him?” I asked Arlo.
“I guess your mom is right, Jo. You are underage, and a little too young to be in a relationship like this. He is probably afraid that I am going to take you from here too soon, or something like that, but this is different. I do not intend to take advantage of you in any way. On the contrary, love is patient, and I am completely willing t
