Forbidden Ties
her dad said in a low subtle voice, wondering what her reaction would be regarding this new information
Cassie takes a few seconds letting that last word sink in, she had to act fast, she had to digest it quickly, this was a lot of change. She expected it of course, but why was she still in shock. A dozen seconds had past and she had not said anything, she couldn't afford making this weird, her perfect future was on the line, everybody needs to be happy for her to be happy later.
"Fiancé!?" Cassie says, making sure they both heard the excitement in her voice