“She’s not acceptable to the family—not even to your father. Mira came all this way because of you, and you promised her father you’d take care of her,” Mrs. High insisted.

“She can stay at your place, and I’ll visit her from time to time,” Chris replied, refusing her orders.

“What if she’s taken advantage of over there? You know your cousins are notorious. She’s better off staying here with you.”

“It’s fine if she wants to stay here for a few weeks,” Laura said, ...