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Chapter 7: The hesitation
Anne stood there, her mind a tangled mess of conflicting thoughts. Augustine's words compelled her to consider. His offer wasn't just tempting—it was life-changing.
If she married him, she'd become Denis's sister-in-law, no longer someone he could humiliate or discard. As Augustine's wife, she'd have power, protection, and freedom from the vulnerability that had plagued her for years. No one would dare look down on her again.
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