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.

did violate Effie, he only did it to treat her! She’s still a virgin, so I can’t hold a grudge against him! Even so, I can’t 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

saying, Dad?” Effie exclaimed with a look of

only met your daughter a while ago. How can I possibly

grew cold as he said, “I won’t agree even if I die!” This is so

have countless wives! I will never marry Effie! I’ve promised Josephine that she will be the first woman I marry, so I

you defy me? Die!” Atlas

about to hit Jared when Effie rushed forward and stood in between

Regardless of what he did, he is still my lifesaver. How would others view us if you killed him? What would they think of you?” As much as Effie hated Jared for what he did, she

added. Atlas’ anger only subsided after he heard what