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My Mother's Daughter: A gripping and emotional story of the bonds of family, a terrible secret and the true power of love
by Ann O'LoughlinCounty Wicklow, Ireland. Margo has just lost her husband Conor and is grieving his passing, unsure how she and her daughter Elsa will survive without him. Then she receives a letter that turns everything she thought she knew on its head. Not only has she lost her husband, but now Margo fears she could lose her daughter as well. Ohio, United States. Cassie has just split from her husband acrimoniously. Upset and alone she does not know how to move forward. Then her ex-husband demands a paternity test for their daughter Tilly and sorrow turns to anger as Cassie faces the frightening possibility of losing her daughter. A powerful, moving stories of family, resilience and compassion, and how women support each other through the most difficult times, My Mother's Daughter takes the issues closest to our hearts and makes us ask ourselves the most difficult questions - what would we do in Margo and Cassie's place?Praise for Ann's writing:'The Ludlow Ladies' Society brought me to a beautiful place and into a circle of friends that I didn't want to leave. Unputdownable' KATE KERRIGAN 'It's a heart-warming story ... but also an addictive page-turner with plenty of unexpected twists and reveals in store' READER'S DIGEST'A moving tale of loss, love and redemption' BELLA MAGAZINE'Deftly written, moving and courageous' THE SUNDAY TIMES'Slow-marching, romantic prose draws us into an old world that is rustic, genteel, quaint...[but] scandals lie in wait' IRISH INDEPENDENT'Highly engaging debut you will want to dive into' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT, IRELAND'A lovely story of two women with the courage to confront the injustices of the past, bringing light to a dark corner of Ireland s recent history' KATHLEEN MACMAHON, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THIS IS HOW IT ENDS
My Mother's Daughter: A gripping and emotional story of the bonds of family, a terrible secret and the true power of love
by Ann O'LoughlinCounty Wicklow, Ireland. Margo has just lost her husband Conor and is grieving his passing, unsure how she and her daughter Elsa will survive without him. Then she receives a letter that turns everything she thought she knew on its head. Not only has she lost her husband, but now Margo fears she could lose her daughter as well. Ohio, United States. Cassie has just split from her husband acrimoniously. Upset and alone she does not know how to move forward. Then her ex-husband demands a paternity test for their daughter Tilly and sorrow turns to anger as Cassie faces the frightening possibility of losing her daughter. A powerful, moving stories of family, resilience and compassion, and how women support each other through the most difficult times, My Mother's Daughter takes the issues closest to our hearts and makes us ask ourselves the most difficult questions - what would we do in Margo and Cassie's place?
My Mother's Daughter: A gripping and emotional story of the bonds of family, a terrible secret and the true power of love
by Ann O'LoughlinCounty Wicklow, Ireland. Margo has just lost her husband Conor and is grieving his passing, unsure how she and her daughter Elsa will survive without him. Then she receives a letter that turns everything she thought she knew on its head. Not only has she lost her husband, but now Margo fears she could lose her daughter as well. Ohio, United States. Cassie has just split from her husband acrimoniously. Upset and alone she does not know how to move forward. Then her ex-husband demands a paternity test for their daughter Tilly and sorrow turns to anger as Cassie faces the frightening possibility of losing her daughter. A powerful, moving stories of family, resilience and compassion, and how women support each other through the most difficult times, My Mother's Daughter takes the issues closest to our hearts and makes us ask ourselves the most difficult questions - what would we do in Margo and Cassie's place?Praise for Ann's writing: 'The Ludlow Ladies' Society brought me to a beautiful place and into a circle of friends that I didn't want to leave. Unputdownable' KATE KERRIGAN 'It's a heart-warming story ... but also an addictive page-turner with plenty of unexpected twists and reveals in store' READER'S DIGEST'A moving tale of loss, love and redemption' BELLA MAGAZINE'Deftly written, moving and courageous' THE SUNDAY TIMES'Slow-marching, romantic prose draws us into an old world that is rustic, genteel, quaint...[but] scandals lie in wait' IRISH INDEPENDENT'Highly engaging debut you will want to dive into' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT, IRELAND'A lovely story of two women with the courage to confront the injustices of the past, bringing light to a dark corner of Ireland s recent history' KATHLEEN MACMAHON, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THIS IS HOW IT ENDS(p) Orion Publishing Group 2019
My Mother's Gift (Hot Flash)
by Shawn LaneJason never had the greatest relationship with his mother in a family of seven children, but he always counted on her acceptance of his sexuality. Which he received, if rather coldly.Years passed between them never quite mending the rift between them. After his mother’s death, Jason contemplates their relationship on a plane to Connecticut with his husband Manny. What does her gift to them mean for their future?
My Mother's Secret
by Sheila O'FlanaganSheila O'Flanagan's MY MOTHER'S SECRET is a thought-provoking and unputdownable novel about a family reeling from the news that nothing about their parents' marriage is what they believed it to be. A wonderful read perfect for fans of Kerry Lonsdale and Jamie Beck.When Steffie helps her two siblings organize a surprise wedding anniversary party for their parents her only worry is whether they'll be pleased. What she doesn't know is this is the day that her whole world will be turned upside down.Jenny wants to be able to celebrate her ruby anniversary with the man she loves, but for forty years she has kept a secret. A secret that she can't bear to hide any longer. But is it ever the right time to hurt the people closest to you?As the entire family gather to toast the happy couple, they're expecting a day to remember. The trouble is, it's not going to be for the reasons they imagined...
My Mother's Secret: A warm family drama full of humour and heartache
by Sheila O'FlanaganSheila O'Flanagan's MY MOTHER'S SECRET is a thought-provoking and unputdownable novel about a family reeling from the news that nothing about their parents' marriage is what they believed it to be. A wonderful read perfect for fans of Veronica Henry and Lisa Jewell.When Steffie helps her two siblings organize a surprise wedding anniversary party for their parents her only worry is whether they'll be pleased. What she doesn't know is this is the day that her whole world will be turned upside down.Jenny wants to be able to celebrate her ruby anniversary with the man she loves, but for forty years she has kept a secret. A secret that she can't bear to hide any longer. But is it ever the right time to hurt the people closest to you?As the entire family gather to toast the happy couple, they're expecting a day to remember. The trouble is, it's not going to be for the reasons they imagined...What readers are saying about My Mother's Secret:'A novel with humour and heartache and a believable ending. Heart-warming, entertaining and very enjoyable' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Sheila O'Flanagan always seems to create a cast of characters that you can identify with and care about. My Mother's Secret is no exception. I found myself instantly connecting with them' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A great book in true Sheila O'Flanagan style. The characters are all great warm-hearted Irish folk and there are many laughs and twists and turns along the way' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
My Mother's Secret: A warm family drama full of humour and heartache
by Sheila O'FlanaganSheila O'Flanagan's MY MOTHER'S SECRET is a thought-provoking and unputdownable novel about a family reeling from the news that nothing about their parents' marriage is what they believed it to be. A wonderful read perfect for fans of Veronica Henry and Lisa Jewell.When Steffie helps her two siblings organize a surprise wedding anniversary party for their parents her only worry is whether they'll be pleased. What she doesn't know is this is the day that her whole world will be turned upside down.Jenny wants to be able to celebrate her ruby anniversary with the man she loves, but for forty years she has kept a secret. A secret that she can't bear to hide any longer. But is it ever the right time to hurt the people closest to you?As the entire family gather to toast the happy couple, they're expecting a day to remember. The trouble is, it's not going to be for the reasons they imagined...What readers are saying about My Mother's Secret: 'A novel with humour and heartache and a believable ending. Heart-warming, entertaining and very enjoyable' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Sheila O'Flanagan always seems to create a cast of characters that you can identify with and care about. My Mother's Secret is no exception. I found myself instantly connecting with them' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A great book in true Sheila O'Flanagan style. The characters are all great warm-hearted Irish folk and there are many laughs and twists and turns along the way' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
My Mother's Secret: A warm family drama full of humour and heartache
by Sheila O'FlanaganSheila O'Flanagan's MY MOTHER'S SECRET is a thought-provoking and unputdownable novel about a family reeling from the news that nothing about their parents' marriage is what they believed it to be. A wonderful read perfect for fans of Veronica Henry and Lisa Jewell.When Steffie helps her two siblings organize a surprise wedding anniversary party for their parents her only worry is whether they'll be pleased. What she doesn't know is this is the day that her whole world will be turned upside down.Jenny wants to be able to celebrate her ruby anniversary with the man she loves, but for forty years she has kept a secret. A secret that she can't bear to hide any longer. But is it ever the right time to hurt the people closest to you?As the entire family gather to toast the happy couple, they're expecting a day to remember. The trouble is, it's not going to be for the reasons they imagined...(P)2015 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
My Mother's Shadow: The unputdownable summer read about a mother's shocking secret that changed everything
by Nikola ScottAddie thinks she knows everything about her mother. But when a stranger appears claiming to be her sister, she realises that her life so far has been a lie. But why?'Intriguing, twisting... I loved it' Dinah Jefferies. 'A gripping family mystery told in lush, evocative prose' Erin Kelly. 'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' FabulousA NO. 1 BESTSELLER IN NORWAYA BESTSELLER IN ISRAELPerfect for fans of BEFORE WE WERE YOURS by Lisa Wingate. Hartland House has always been a faithful keeper of secrets...1958. Sent to beautiful Hartland to be sheltered from her mother's illness, Liz spends the summer with the wealthy Shaw family. They treat Liz as one of their own, but their influence could be dangerous...Now. Addie believes she knows everything about her mother Elizabeth and their difficult relationship until her recent death. When a stranger appears claiming to be Addie's sister, she is stunned. Is everything she's been told about her early life a lie?How can you find the truth about the past if the one person who could tell you is gone? Addie must go back to that golden summer her mother never spoke of...and the one night that changed a young girl's life for ever.'A compelling family story... Beautifully written and evokes vivid pictures of an English summer in the 1950s' Sheila O'Flanagan.'Trembles with family secrets' Victoria FoxWhat readers are saying about My Mother's Shadow: 'One of the most enthralling, heartbreaking books that I have read in quite some time' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The poignant storyline is deeply affecting. Definitely a book that is going to stay with me for a long time' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'So beautifully written. In places it made me laugh out loud and in other places it made me cry. Poignant' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'I was hooked from beginning to end! Vivid characters and evocative scenes make this an enchanting read' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Stunning and emotional' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'This novel absolutely blew me away! I was left emotional and teary. It had me gripped from the startand is loaded with scenes that pull at the heartstrings! I cannot recommend this novel enough' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A stunning read and I can't wait to read more from this author' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
My Mother's Shadow: The gripping novel about a mother's shocking secret that changed everything
by Nikola ScottAddie thinks she knows everything about her mother. But when a stranger appears claiming to be her sister, she realises that her life so far has been a lie. But why?'Intriguing, twisting... I loved it' Dinah Jefferies. 'A gripping family mystery told in lush, evocative prose' Erin Kelly. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Santa Montefiore. Hartland House has always been a faithful keeper of secrets...1958. Sent to beautiful Hartland to be sheltered from her mother's illness, Liz spends the summer with the wealthy Shaw family. They treat Liz as one of their own, but their influence could be dangerous...Now. Addie believes she knows everything about her mother Elizabeth and their difficult relationship until her recent death. When a stranger appears claiming to be Addie's sister, she is stunned. Is everything she's been told about her early life a lie?How can you find the truth about the past if the one person who could tell you is gone? Addie must go back to that golden summer her mother never spoke of...and the one night that changed a young girl's life for ever.'A compelling family story... Beautifully written and evokes vivid pictures of an English summer in the 1950s' Sheila O'Flanagan.'Trembles with family secrets' Victoria Fox(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Limited
My Mother's Shadow: The gripping novel about a mother's shocking secret that changed everything
by Nikola ScottAddie thinks she knows everything about her mother. But when a stranger appears claiming to be her sister, she realises that her life so far has been a lie. But why?'Intriguing, twisting... I loved it' Dinah Jefferies. 'A gripping family mystery told in lush, evocative prose' Erin Kelly. 'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' FabulousA NO. 1 BESTSELLER IN NORWAYA BESTSELLER IN ISRAELPerfect for fans of BEFORE WE WERE YOURS by Lisa Wingate. Hartland House has always been a faithful keeper of secrets...1958. Sent to beautiful Hartland to be sheltered from her mother's illness, Liz spends the summer with the wealthy Shaw family. They treat Liz as one of their own, but their influence could be dangerous...Now. Addie believes she knows everything about her mother Elizabeth and their difficult relationship until her recent death. When a stranger appears claiming to be Addie's sister, she is stunned. Is everything she's been told about her early life a lie?How can you find the truth about the past if the one person who could tell you is gone? Addie must go back to that golden summer her mother never spoke of...and the one night that changed a young girl's life for ever.'A compelling family story... Beautifully written and evokes vivid pictures of an English summer in the 1950s' Sheila O'Flanagan.'Trembles with family secrets' Victoria FoxWhat readers are saying about My Mother's Shadow: 'One of the most enthralling, heartbreaking books that I have read in quite some time' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The poignant storyline is deeply affecting. Definitely a book that is going to stay with me for a long time' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'So beautifully written. In places it made me laugh out loud and in other places it made me cry. Poignant' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'I was hooked from beginning to end! Vivid characters and evocative scenes make this an enchanting read' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Stunning and emotional' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'This novel absolutely blew me away! I was left emotional and teary. It had me gripped from the startand is loaded with scenes that pull at the heartstrings! I cannot recommend this novel enough' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A stunning read and I can't wait to read more from this author' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
My Mozart
by Juliet WaldronMozart was her teacher, her mentor, her rescuer--and, finally, fatally, her lover. At dawn, in the marble palace of a Prince, a nine-year-old sings for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, then at the peak of his career. Always delighted by musical children, he accepts Nanina as a pupil. Gifted, intense and imaginative, she sees the great "Kapellmeister Mozart” as an avatar of Orpheus and her own, personal divinity. His lessons are irregular and playful, but the teacher/pupil bond grows strong. Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro premieres, and Nanina, now twelve, is given a solo part. For her, this is the beginning of a long stage career. For Mozart, it marks the start of his ruin. His greatest works will be composed in poverty and obscurity.
My Mr.CEO, Don't Try to Escape: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Mo LingShengThe child of a commoner family in Su Liuxia. After graduating from university, she didn't study in her own department, but instead went to her favorite performing arts field. Because he grew up in the countryside, his family wanted him to be a teacher or doctor, but he didn't like it. In the end, he studied economics and management. Li Youjin, a CEO of a listed company, was cold, quiet and dark. After he left the country to study abroad, he set up the current J-Y group with his friends. "At the age of 25, he did not have a single woman by his side. The people outside also said that he liked men, and the family was afraid of that, so they arranged a blind date for him. Since he did not want to accept the arrangements, he could only flee." It's fine. I'll raise you in the future. At worst, you just have to take on more tricks! "Su Liuxia patted her chest." … " "Good," Liao Jin smiled as he looked at her righteous demeanor. Is there still time for me to go back on my word? " Su Liuxia, who had already arrived at the Li residence, looked at Li Youjin and spoke again. Hearing … Join Collection
My Mr.CEO, Don't Try to Escape: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Mo LingShengThe child of a commoner family in Su Liuxia. After graduating from university, she didn't study in her own department, but instead went to her favorite performing arts field. Because he grew up in the countryside, his family wanted him to be a teacher or doctor, but he didn't like it. In the end, he studied economics and management. Li Youjin, a CEO of a listed company, was cold, quiet and dark. After he left the country to study abroad, he set up the current J-Y group with his friends. "At the age of 25, he did not have a single woman by his side. The people outside also said that he liked men, and the family was afraid of that, so they arranged a blind date for him. Since he did not want to accept the arrangements, he could only flee." It's fine. I'll raise you in the future. At worst, you just have to take on more tricks! "Su Liuxia patted her chest." … " "Good," Liao Jin smiled as he looked at her righteous demeanor. Is there still time for me to go back on my word? " Su Liuxia, who had already arrived at the Li residence, looked at Li Youjin and spoke again. Hearing … Join Collection
My Mr.CEO, Don't Try to Escape: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Mo LingShengThe child of a commoner family in Su Liuxia. After graduating from university, she didn't study in her own department, but instead went to her favorite performing arts field. Because he grew up in the countryside, his family wanted him to be a teacher or doctor, but he didn't like it. In the end, he studied economics and management. Li Youjin, a CEO of a listed company, was cold, quiet and dark. After he left the country to study abroad, he set up the current J-Y group with his friends. "At the age of 25, he did not have a single woman by his side. The people outside also said that he liked men, and the family was afraid of that, so they arranged a blind date for him. Since he did not want to accept the arrangements, he could only flee." It's fine. I'll raise you in the future. At worst, you just have to take on more tricks! "Su Liuxia patted her chest." … " "Good," Liao Jin smiled as he looked at her righteous demeanor. Is there still time for me to go back on my word? " Su Liuxia, who had already arrived at the Li residence, looked at Li Youjin and spoke again. Hearing … Join Collection
My Mr.CEO, Don't Try to Escape: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Mo LingShengThe child of a commoner family in Su Liuxia. After graduating from university, she didn't study in her own department, but instead went to her favorite performing arts field. Because he grew up in the countryside, his family wanted him to be a teacher or doctor, but he didn't like it. In the end, he studied economics and management. Li Youjin, a CEO of a listed company, was cold, quiet and dark. After he left the country to study abroad, he set up the current J-Y group with his friends. "At the age of 25, he did not have a single woman by his side. The people outside also said that he liked men, and the family was afraid of that, so they arranged a blind date for him. Since he did not want to accept the arrangements, he could only flee." It's fine. I'll raise you in the future. At worst, you just have to take on more tricks! "Su Liuxia patted her chest." … " "Good," Liao Jin smiled as he looked at her righteous demeanor. Is there still time for me to go back on my word? " Su Liuxia, who had already arrived at the Li residence, looked at Li Youjin and spoke again. Hearing … Join Collection
My Mr.CEO, Don't Try to Escape: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Mo LingShengThe child of a commoner family in Su Liuxia. After graduating from university, she didn't study in her own department, but instead went to her favorite performing arts field. Because he grew up in the countryside, his family wanted him to be a teacher or doctor, but he didn't like it. In the end, he studied economics and management. Li Youjin, a CEO of a listed company, was cold, quiet and dark. After he left the country to study abroad, he set up the current J-Y group with his friends. "At the age of 25, he did not have a single woman by his side. The people outside also said that he liked men, and the family was afraid of that, so they arranged a blind date for him. Since he did not want to accept the arrangements, he could only flee." It's fine. I'll raise you in the future. At worst, you just have to take on more tricks! "Su Liuxia patted her chest." … " "Good," Liao Jin smiled as he looked at her righteous demeanor. Is there still time for me to go back on my word? " Su Liuxia, who had already arrived at the Li residence, looked at Li Youjin and spoke again. Hearing … Join Collection
My Mr.CEO, Don't Try to Escape: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Mo LingShengThe child of a commoner family in Su Liuxia. After graduating from university, she didn't study in her own department, but instead went to her favorite performing arts field. Because he grew up in the countryside, his family wanted him to be a teacher or doctor, but he didn't like it. In the end, he studied economics and management. Li Youjin, a CEO of a listed company, was cold, quiet and dark. After he left the country to study abroad, he set up the current J-Y group with his friends. "At the age of 25, he did not have a single woman by his side. The people outside also said that he liked men, and the family was afraid of that, so they arranged a blind date for him. Since he did not want to accept the arrangements, he could only flee." It's fine. I'll raise you in the future. At worst, you just have to take on more tricks! "Su Liuxia patted her chest." … " "Good," Liao Jin smiled as he looked at her righteous demeanor. Is there still time for me to go back on my word? " Su Liuxia, who had already arrived at the Li residence, looked at Li Youjin and spoke again. Hearing … Join Collection
My Mr.CEO, Don't Try to Escape: Volume 7 (Volume 7 #7)
by Mo LingShengThe child of a commoner family in Su Liuxia. After graduating from university, she didn't study in her own department, but instead went to her favorite performing arts field. Because he grew up in the countryside, his family wanted him to be a teacher or doctor, but he didn't like it. In the end, he studied economics and management. Li Youjin, a CEO of a listed company, was cold, quiet and dark. After he left the country to study abroad, he set up the current J-Y group with his friends. "At the age of 25, he did not have a single woman by his side. The people outside also said that he liked men, and the family was afraid of that, so they arranged a blind date for him. Since he did not want to accept the arrangements, he could only flee." It's fine. I'll raise you in the future. At worst, you just have to take on more tricks! "Su Liuxia patted her chest." … " "Good," Liao Jin smiled as he looked at her righteous demeanor. Is there still time for me to go back on my word? " Su Liuxia, who had already arrived at the Li residence, looked at Li Youjin and spoke again. Hearing … Join Collection
My Mr.CEO, Don't Try to Escape: Volume 8 (Volume 8 #8)
by Mo LingShengThe child of a commoner family in Su Liuxia. After graduating from university, she didn't study in her own department, but instead went to her favorite performing arts field. Because he grew up in the countryside, his family wanted him to be a teacher or doctor, but he didn't like it. In the end, he studied economics and management. Li Youjin, a CEO of a listed company, was cold, quiet and dark. After he left the country to study abroad, he set up the current J-Y group with his friends. "At the age of 25, he did not have a single woman by his side. The people outside also said that he liked men, and the family was afraid of that, so they arranged a blind date for him. Since he did not want to accept the arrangements, he could only flee." It's fine. I'll raise you in the future. At worst, you just have to take on more tricks! "Su Liuxia patted her chest." … " "Good," Liao Jin smiled as he looked at her righteous demeanor. Is there still time for me to go back on my word? " Su Liuxia, who had already arrived at the Li residence, looked at Li Youjin and spoke again. Hearing … Join Collection
My Name Is Memory
by Ann BrasharesDaniel tells me that he's always loved me. That I feel the same. That I always have. Not just in this life, but in my last life, and all my lives before. But I don't remember him. He says he is always searching for me. Always hoping that one day I will remember. But it is only he that carries the memory of our love. I know that finding true love is never easy. Perhaps you have fought for it. Perhaps, like Daniel, you have endured the pain of it being unrequited. But I hope your quest ends happily. I hope you never have to face the heartbreak that inevitably awaits us. This is our extraordinary, unforgettable story.
My Name is Nell
by Laura AbbotBrady Logan never expected to find Nell Porter when he left California. He didn't even know he was looking for her.After the death of his wife and child, Brady Logan barely felt like living, never mind loving again. Meeting Nell has somehow made him want to do both. She's nothing like the people he knew in the past, but he's ready to leave all that behind anyway.How could he know that Nell harbors a secret that makes it impossible for them to ever be together?
My Neighbor is CEO: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Xiang XiangWas this a mutual enmity? The brother next door who always liked to bully her was actually the CEO of a new company! Was the heavens trying to destroy her rhythm? However, this was still the worst! The most miserable thing was that she actually wanted to marry him! Oh my god! How was she going to live!
My Neighbor is CEO: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xiang XiangWas this a mutual enmity? The brother next door who always liked to bully her was actually the CEO of a new company! Was the heavens trying to destroy her rhythm? However, this was still the worst! The most miserable thing was that she actually wanted to marry him! Oh my god! How was she going to live!
My Neighbor is CEO: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Xiang XiangWas this a mutual enmity? The brother next door who always liked to bully her was actually the CEO of a new company! Was the heavens trying to destroy her rhythm? However, this was still the worst! The most miserable thing was that she actually wanted to marry him! Oh my god! How was she going to live!