“What are you talking about?” everyone says at the same time to Raven’s father-in-law.

Raven’s father-in-law lowers his head. His voice sounds heavy.

“I didn’t mean to hurt my daughter,” he says. “I made her feel like she had to do this. I told her this marriage would save my company before it dies. She only wanted to help me. She only wanted me to be happy. That’s why she accepted all those conditions. I should be blamed too.”

Raven’s father suddenly lets out a short ...