Minutiae

by RobinGoodfellow3927

Life is made up of moments. Some are good, some are bad. Some are joyous, some are terrifying. These are some of the moments in the lives of the Castaways

22. Stand Up

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"As I understand it, you agreed to be civil so long as Thurston married the bride of your choice."

The younger Thurston moved forward when he saw his father grip his fiancé's arm viciously. "You dare to–" His father let go with a startled cry when Eunice found a tender place on his arm to pinch.

Her bright blue eyes sparked with fury. "Now, unless you would rather I told my father –and everyone else sitting just outside– what you have done, you will leave us be. Do you understand me?"

The elder Thurston sullenly agreed to her terms.

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