Bertha was terrified inside, she felt hopeless.

Before she didn't dare tell her brothers, first because she was afraid the news would get out, and second because she was scared, that even if her brothers were grateful to Shane, they would still prevent her from continuing to be with Shane.

Unexpectedly, she guessed correctly.

But now that Bertha's words had been said, other than advising them, she had no way to regret it.

She bit her lip, and her tears fell from her ...