He takes me to the table, and I see him hesitate on where to sit. Then, he pulls out a chair two chairs down from Eve. I wonder what he's up to, but I sit down. He places himself between Eve and me, leaving a chair between them empty.His father clears his throat, and when he speaks, there is unmistakable anger in his voice, "Where are your manners?"Morris doesn't respond, ignoring him."It's quite alright," Eve suddenly speaks, her voice so soft and melodic that it makes one want to keep listening. She leans forward to meet my gaze, "You must be Aisha, Morris's 'friend.'"The way she emphasizes my relationship with Morris has me frowning, but I don't get a chance to say anything because she continues, "I'm Eve Montgomery, Morris's fiancée."For a moment, I go still, all the blood draining from my face."Morris?" I turn to look at him, but Morris's expression is blank. However, when he speaks, his voice is icy."I don't remember proposing to you, Eve. Like I told you, you are not my
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