As a father, Atticus should be looking for a devoted son-in-law, someone who worshipped his daughter.
Why would he want someone who would stifle Lucindaâs wild nature and turn her into a docile wife?
More to the point, if Atticus hadnât been able to tame her for twenty-three years, how could he possibly expect Nathan to do it?
âLucinda usually listens to Graham,â Atticus rambled on.
âSo far, only he can calm her down.
I think you should take notes and learn from him.
â
Learn from Graham, that bastard?
He and Nathan were rivals, for goodnessâ sake, and Graham had dispatched his men to eliminate Nathan in the past! If it werenât for Lucinda, the two of them would be sworn enemies to this day.
âAs a matter of fact, Mr.
Simmons, Lucinda is quite obedient to me when it comes to important matters.
â
A knowing glint entered Atticusâ eye.
âYou donât have to cover for her.
I know everything about you.
â
Nathanâs frown deepened.
What did the man mean by âeverythingâ?
What the hell was being said about him and Lucinda in public?
âI am old, and I donât think I can be there for my children for more than a few years.
â Atticus sighed again.
âIf you donât think you can fulfill my only wish for my daughter, I will have to reconsider your engagement.
â
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In the blink of an eye, Nathan looked the other man in the eye with a serious look.
âDo not worry, Mr.
Simmons.
I shall discipline your daughter and make her a good and ob
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edient wife!â
Atticus gave Nathan a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
He was obviously relieved.
It wasnât like he didnât care about Lucinda.
It was just that she reminded him a lot of her mother, who he used to be constantly worried.
Lucinda, much Like her mother, possessed an air of arrogance and fearlessness.
But Atticus didnât want her to follow the same path as her mother.
He yearned for her to be obedient and safe, protected by their loving family.
He didnât want her to have to take risks or put herself in danger just to live a fulfilling life.
He wanted her to be secure.
As Nathan emerged from the study, his mind was preoccupied with Atticusâ words.
Lucinda stood in the hallway, waiting for him.
âWhat did my dad say to you? Why do you look so lost the moment you stepped out?â