"Emily, you're so smart, I haven't even mentioned it, and you've guessed it already!" Minnie Sutton said with a smile, then stood up and adjusted her evening gown in front of the mirror, "…A while back, Daddy brought up this matter with me. Honestly, if I hadn't seen the marshal at the hospital, I would have flat-out refused, but after just that one encounter, I think this man is not only tall and handsome but also a truly real man! Later, I read a lot about him and heard from you that he's pretty decent, so I went along with it in front of Daddy. Tonight the marshal will come over, and Daddy will have a private talk with him to see what he thinks…"
Minnie Sutton spun around in front of the mirror to check her gown, ensuring her attire was perfect!
Behind her, Emily Stone stood motionless, her body completely stiff, her heart wrenchingly listening, as though she was in the depths of an abyss.