The Man’s Decree

Calliope glanced at Effie and asked in confusion, “Is that true, Effie?” “It’s true, Mom. I’m still a virgin!” Effie replied with her face all red.

“That doesn’t make sense, though. I heard your voice from outside earlier. It didn’t sound right at all!” Calliope said.

Effie then leaned in close and whispered something into her ear. Calliope frowned upon hearing that and eyed Jared from head to toe.

“What’s wrong, Calliope?” Atlas asked. Calliope then whispered something into Atlas’ ear as well, causing his expression to turn gloomy instantly.

“What should we do?” Calliope asked, feeling a little lost.

just let him walk away like this either! Not only has he seen my precious daughter’s naked body completely, but he also… “You’ve seen my daughter’s naked body, young man. If word were to get out about this, I would become the laughingstock of this town! Given what you’ve done to her, I will have no choice but to have you marry her. No one will say a word about this if you two are a married couple,” Atlas said

saying, Dad?” Effie exclaimed with a look of disbelief on

a while ago. How can I possibly marry her? I don’t agree to this!” Jared said, rejecting his request

to agree! Otherwise, I will have you killed!” Atlas yelled furiously. The look in Jared’s eyes grew cold as he said, “I won’t agree even if I

I marry her? If a man has to marry a woman simply because he saw her naked body, then all the male gynecologists in the mundane world will have countless wives! I will

defy me? Die!” Atlas

hit Jared when Effie

view us if you killed him? What would they think of you?” As much as Effie hated Jared for what he did, she wouldn’t go

Calliope added. Atlas’ anger