Still, Dulcie offered no response.
âPlease, say something.
Your mother and I are deeply concerned for you!â
After a brief pause, Dulcie made the difficult decision to reveal the truth.
âThere wonât be any gifts or wedding ceremony.
Itâs a clandestine marriage.
Furthermore, thereâs a one-year term limit.
After that, Iâll divorce him and return home alone.
Thereâs no need to tell our relatives about my marriage; just inform them that Iâm still employed in Cadiered.
â
âWhat? What do you mean?â
Her fatherâs voice boomed so loudly that the earpiece malfunctioned, emitting a series of beeping sounds from the electrical overload.
Dulcie fought back the urge to cry, bracing herself for an anticipated scolding.
However, after a minute of silence, it was her motherâs gentle voice that greeted her on the phone.
Her motherâs voice was very earnest.
âHave you upset someone, or perhaps borrowed money you canât repay, leading to this hasty marriage? Dulcie, such actions are not in line with our values.
In our community, divorce is discouraged.
Quickly ascertain if the marriage certificate can be annulled.
If itâs a debt issue, weâll find a way to settle it for you.
Though we may not have much, youâve sent money home over the years, and Iâve saved it for you.
If itâs a matter of conflict, try to escape or contact the authorities.
If all else fails, provide us with the address.
Even if it means rallying the entire village, your father and I will come to your aid!â
Her motherâs tone conveyed genuine concern and anxiety, devoid of any hint of reproach.
Dulcie felt her eyes welling up with tears at her motherâs unwavering support.
Though her mother was entirely mistaken, Dulcie still felt a tug at her heart.
Just a few days ago, sheâd had a blazing row with her family over her refusal to return to Tuborg for a blind date.
To her shock, Kyson had orchestrated her motherâs abduction just so they could get the necessary documents to register their marriage.
Dulcie was riddled with guilt.
âNo, itâs not like that at all.
I genuinely care for him.
I signed the marriage agreement of my own free will.
Even if itâs only for a year, I believe itâs worth it.
â
Her mother sighed deeply.
Her father quickly snatched the phone, demanding, âWho is this man? Whatâs his name? Whatâs his family like? What does he do? Does he own a car?â
âHis name is Kyson Shaw.
He once taught in Tuborg.
Dad, Mom, you both met him before.
â
There was another clamor on the other end of the line.
It sounded like Dulcieâs brother was asking something.
Her father heard her brotherâs words and asked, curiosity mixed with conflicting emotions, âKyson? The CEO of the Shaw Group in Stastle?â
âYes, thatâs him.
â
Her whole family breathed a collective sigh of relief.
They realized Dulcie had married a rich, young, and handsome man.