"Will you get married or will you watch your mother die?"
Ashlyn froze as she heard the question. It kept on ringing in her head and she felt her life leaving her slowly. This was the first time, the issue of marriage struck a strong chord within her and she knew she couldn't escape this time. She's finally been captured with little or no escape route available.
She felt helpless to her bones and her body shrunk on her seat. Opening her mouth, she wanted to speak but no words came out instead she felt her throat dry. Her skin became more paler and her mind was running in circles with thoughts she couldn't even concentrate on.
Suddenly she heard her mother's voice again. "I know you're not in any relationship but you have good men around you. Doctor Snow is available and also Owen. You can pick any one of them and they'll make a fine husband for you."
