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 Lucinda’s wild nature and turn her into a docile wife?
More to the point, if Atticus hadn’t been able to tame her for twenty-three years, how could he possibly expect Nathan to do it?
“Lucinda usually listens to Graham,” Atticus rambled on.
“So far, only he can calm her down. I think you should take notes and learn from him.”
Learn from Graham, that bastard?
He and Nathan were rivals, for goodness’ sake, and Graham had dispatched his men to eliminate Nathan in the past! If it weren’t for Lucinda, the two of them would be sworn enemies to this day.
“As a matter of fact, Mr. Simmons, Lucinda is quite obedient to me when it comes to important matters.”
A knowing glint entered Atticus’ eye.
“You don’t have to cover for her. I know everything about you.”
Nathan’s frown deepened.
What did the man mean by “everything”?
What the hell was being said about him and Lucinda in public?
“I am old, and I don’t think I can be there for my children for more than a few years.” Atticus sighed again.
“If you don’t think you can fulfill my only wish for my daughter, I will have to reconsider your engagement.”
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In the blink of an eye, Nathan looked the other man in the eye with a serious look.
“Do not worry, Mr. Simmons. I shall discipline your daughter and make her a good and ob
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edient wife!”
Atticus gave Nathan a reassuring pat on the shoulder. He was obviously relieved.
It wasn’t like he didn’t 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 didn’t 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 didn’t 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 Atticus’ words.
Lucinda stood in the hallway, waiting for him.
“What did my dad say to you? Why do you look so lost the moment you stepped out?”