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ELLISANDRA DIDN’T touch that letter for a number of days. The next morning, it seemed such a rash and risky decision. What would happen to her if she backed out now? Would she ever find a husband? More worryingly, was there a future for her without one? Enzo would inherit the house, and she would have no income.
She had always known that Jaeron wasn’t interested in her as much as in being associated with her family. That was a common thing in Mirani marriages. But if the notion that she should love, or even like, her future husband was just a silly idea, why then did she feel this ache inside when she thought of Sariandra and Jintho, or Rana and Mariandra?
Being jealous didn’t suit a Mirani Endri lady. They were quiet and obedient, and above all didn’t cause trouble.
She would proba
