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Chapter 26
I can't almost stand up to what I heard. Married? I calmed myself as my heart was beating faster than it's normal rate. Dad is always serious and only jokes once in a while. He always do business seriously.
"Who will arrange marriage dad?" sister asked. She's also confused and trembled as it's evident in her voice. Is it my sister? Why is she nervous?
"No, it's not you, Jace." mommy muttered as she flanced at me. "It's your sister Jane and Zandra's son, Zaine."
I felt my spoon fell to the ground as I was in shock. I am what? Marry Zaine? At this young age?
"A-are you serious, dad?" I could barely pronounce the words coming out of my mouth correctly.
“Yes. We need you and Zaine for the solidity of our own companies. That way you can handle our businesses together.” Tita Zandra said.
"T-aunt, I can't." I tremble harvest. I seem to have run out of wo
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