Edward blinked. He frowned and shook his head. 
"You can't force love. They may seem like a good match, but are they truly happy? Even if you approve the groom or the bride, will the people approve?"
He spoke honestly. He hoped his father didn't disagree. 


Emily frowned. She sighed. She looked away. She noticed her father watching her closely all of a sudden. Emily shrugged a bit. 
"As my father said. Tradition is important."
Her father nodded. When he looked away, Emily sniffed. She fought a tear. 
[color=red]"See? She knows what is expected of her."[/color]