Montrose leaned forward. “Jacob, what's wrong with you? Why would you want to do this? What kind of husband . . . what kind of man are you?”

“I don't know.” Jacob's voice was a whisper. “But before I pledged myself to Annie, I pledged myself to God.”

“I hope you know what you're doing.” Montrose glanced back towards the kitchen. In their silence, they heard Annie's low sobs. “I hope it's worth it.


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