Chapter 21 Secrets And Lies

• “Are you really this stupid?” Margaret's voice thundered through the room. “ How could you keep this from me, Aysel? The man who was chosen for you wants to marry Jeri instead. And you thought I did not deserve to know?”
• Margaret's face turned beet red as she stood in the living room, her eyes blazing with rage. Aysel cowered in front of her, her eyes wide in fear.
• “I… I didn't want to hurt you, Mother. I knew you wanted me to marry him…” Aysel trembled, and her voice was barely audible.