Oh God, I can't do this.
At this realization, I heave a momentary sigh of relief, leaning against the wall heavily.
As soon as Frederick drew the door open, I knew I couldn't go through with this. Whatever happens to Dad as a result of me denying Frederick's proposal is gonna be fatal. But what's worse is having to marry and spend the rest of my precious life living with a disgusting old man. Goodness knows I don't deserve such punishment no matter how grievous my sins are. Even if I agree to this, who knows if this is the end of his threats. What if five years from now, when we're already married he comes up with fresh material to blackmail Dad and I into something much terrible? I have no way of stopping him from abducting Dad in the future. All I'm doing is delaying the inevitable.
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