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"W-what?... A m-marriage?"
Rina's voice trembled as she tried to process what she had just heard. The words echoed in her mind as they all waited for her reaction.
"Hey, are you okay, Rina?"
Jeffrey's voice was laced with concern as he quickly moved to support her, gently helping her lean back against the headboard. His eyes searched hers, trying to gauge her reaction.
"Don't tell me you're shocked because... you didn't actually agree to marry Victor, did you?" His tone shifted to one of serious concern, his brow furrowing.
Rina froze at his question, her mind spinning. She looked at Jeffrey, then at Victor's parents, and finally at the children.
The joy and excitement that had been so evident on their faces moments ago now vanished, replaced by a growing worry at her bewildered reaction.
Memories of what happened between her and Victor began to flood back....
