Perturbed by the thought of how George could possess the same memento as Eric, Marine decided to confront her father first thing in the morning. Seeking to catch him before Emma did, she waited by the gazebo in the garden till her father returned from his morning stroll across the estate.
“Marine, how are you out so early this morning?” He enquired when he found her sitting inside.
There was a zest in his voice, which expressed just how cheerful he was that morning. Marine sensed it had something to do with his clause, she was aware of the trick he was playing to make sure she never married Eric. But right now, Marine had other matters to discuss, something she knew that would ruffle Lord Gandalf terribly.
“Father, would you please care to spare a few minutes for me? She requested.
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