Anna tried to pull away, but Richard held her firmly in his arms, "Why won't you look at me? Besides his family background, how am I any less than Joseph?" Richard's gaze bore into Anna.
"At least he's promised to marry me," Anna said, fighting to keep her voice steady. Her only focus now was keeping Richard calm - she'd deal with the consequences later.
Richard sneered, "If he were willing to marry you, why hasn't he gotten a marriage certificate with you after all this time? The truth is, he doesn't like you that much."
These words pierced Anna's heart like steel needles.
Even though she knew this was true, her mind refused to accept it. "He just has his difficulties. Clain isn't well now and can't handle any shock."
"What does Clain's health have to do with you two getting married?
