Dangerous Charm

“It’s almost time, Deputy Director. Don’t forget to pray. When the announcer counts down, five, four, three, two, one… pray then.”

“That’s a children’s story.”

“It’s true! You have nothing to lose by trying. But then again, what else could someone like you not have? You probably don’t need to pray for anything else.”

“Then what did you pray for?”

“Me? Besides wishing for my father’s good health and a long life together, I also wished…” Patnaree paused, her bright eyes softening, “…that you would have a wonderful marriage and be very happy with Primphra.”

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