Dad was furious. “How could you say that? Kevin is your cousin! Wait, hold on. Do you have a girlfriend? When did that happen? Why haven’t you mentioned it?”“I didn’t mention it because I was afraid you’d tell me again to let Kevin date her instead.”Dad was quiet on the other end of the line for a moment. Right then, Ivy grabbed the phone from my hand. Her voice was sweet as she said, “Hello, Mr. Lonsdale. I’m Paul’s girlfriend, Ivy Rossum. When are you free? I’d love to take you out to dinner and meet you properly.”Dad’s tone took an immediate turn. “Oh, Ivy, is it? I’m free, yes, but you live in Corston. That’s too far away for me.”“Don’t worry, Mr. Lonsdale, I have a car.”“That’s great! By the way, Ivy, what do you do? Are you from Corston?”Ivy was about to answer when I snatched the phone back. “I’m still at work, Dad. I’m hanging up now.”After ending the call, I looked at Ivy and said, “We can get married without my dad’s approval, you know.”Ivy pinched my fa
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