“Lyl, wait,” he called out, chasing after me. “Let me explain.”“What for, Raze? Do you think what your father did is funny? Involving my parents just to make me say yes? To cover for you? To lie? You could’ve just told me, Raze.” I shot back, breathless from a mix of frustration and anger.“Y-You wouldn’t have agreed if I told you the truth right away,” he said, which made me stop in my tracks. “I’m sorry.”“To get me to marry you, you had to lie to me? Is that how it is, Captain? Using my parents?”"I didn't intend to involve your parents, Lyl. It wasn't me..."“It’s your father,” I emphasized. “A manipulator.”I saw him freeze. “It wasn't his intention either to use the—”“Of all reasons, why them? Because I’d give in immediately? I already accepted the feeling of being looked down upon by them for your sake, but w-why Raze? My parents were finally at peace.”My vision started to blur from the tears welling up."Do I fit in with your family, or is it just you who has accepted me? I
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