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Lennon

I don’t know, Atticus. I just... I don’t think I can.

Atticus

Pretty sure you don’t have a choice, princess bride.

Lennon

OMG. Stop with the pop culture and be serious. And while you’re at it, try reading a book for a change.

Atticus

Blasphemy.

Lennon

Proud you could spell that.

Atticus

Thanks. Me too.

Grandfather will never let you break this engagement. Monty’s family is too important to the crown. He forced his own daughter into an arranged marriage. Do you really think he’s above doing it to you?

Lennon

... ... ...

It takes me so long to respond, my phone actually falls asleep.

Lennon

I don’t know what I’m going to do, but I know what I don’t think I can do.

Atticus

Seems to be a theme. You flew halfway across the world. Pretty sure it’s time to figure it out, don’t you?

Lennon

I think I need to talk to Maddox before I make any decisions. He might not even want any ties to the baby.

Atticus

Denial isn’t just a river in Mexico.

Lennon

It’s Africa, you moron.

Atticus

I thought it was in Egypt.

Lennon

Which is on the continent of Africa.

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