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The newly-wedded couple often walked the gardens, the one place where they could truly be together. That meant no social or business obligations allowed.
"But, Lovey," Thurston began, using the pet name he had taken to calling his wife. "How did you do that? How did you know how to make him let go?"
"Oh, I had reason to learn some time ago," she replied.
Thurston would have investigated a bit more, but decided to wait. "And why did you stand up to him like that?"
She smiled sweetly, making his heart skip a beat. "Because I love you, Thurston."
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