Aunt Emily’s words shocked Annalise and she fumbled for words. Why did they make her wedding preparations without asking her? “Colton is a good boy. I’ve seen him grow up. You’ll be happy with him, Anna,” said Aunt Emily.
“But I’m just nineteen, Aunt Emily. I don’t want to get married now,” protested Annalise.
“I was eighteen when I got married to your uncle Edward,” said Aunt Emily.
“Was your marriage arranged, too?” asked Annalise. Aunt Emily smiled at her question as if remembering the precious moments of her life.
“No, we both fell in love at school. He joined our school in our senior year,” said Aunt Emily.
“See? When you’re in love, it doesn’t matter at what age you marry, but I don’t love Colton, Aunt Emily. So please don’t force me into this,” said Annalise. Aunt Emily shook h
