Esther My eyes dart to the door, where my nose is registering two scents, and then I glance back at Dominic, who looks like he is trying to move, but there’s an invisible force that is stopping him from moving. “Go!” Dominic whispers, but I can’t leave him. “Esther, go. It’s going to get ugly.” The door flings open, and my uncle throws himself in, followed by Louis. “He was in here the whole time?” Louis looks hurt and betrayed, which makes me feel guilty. “That’s why you didn’t want to let me in?” He glares at Dominic. “Louis…” I trail off. “Reject him,” Uncle Felix says, finally reminding us that he is in the room. His face is unreadable. “Reject him,” he repeats. “Huh?” “I would like you to reject Dominic.” His voice is all fake politeness. “Right now?” I fidget with my hands. “Yes, right now,” he frowns. “What kind of question is that? Do you want to set a date and cook a celebration dinner for the day you reject him? It can be arranged if you want.” I take a deep
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