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trapped into keeping.”

My mother’s face went pale.

“I am marrying him because I love him. Anyone who believes he is less of a man because of his body is welcome to leave now.”

Nobody moved.

Zahara stepped beside us.

“You heard her,” she said.

One guest quietly picked up her purse and left.

My mother stayed.

She lowered her eyes.

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