Chapter 53 No Misunderstanding

• Terry nodded slightly. "Go ahead, Leon."
• Leon took a deep breath and began, "Elaine ... well, she's very resistant to arranged marriages. She refuses to accept the engagement we arranged for her back then. She's been adamant that Rebecca and I cancel it for her."
• Of course, Leon couldn't tell the whole truth—that Elaine had fallen for someone else, which was the real reason she wanted out of the engagement. His beloved daughter would be seen as unfaithful and fickle if that were to spread.