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2025-01-30 00:00:17**Shiloh's POV**
After six more months, finally, it will be our moment.
Dad wanted to give me a princess-like wedding because I'm the only child.
"You only married once, and I want it to be beautiful; you're my only daughter," Dad told me.
"Dad, I'm already our big girl, so instead of throwing money for that kind of wedding, we could save that for the rainy days," I replied, smiling at him.
"What can I say? You grew up independent; you knew the importance of saving up rather than spending," Dad replied.
Dad was right; I didn't have enough growing up; the money that Hansen sent was just enough. He never sent extra money in case of additional expenses, so I learned to work part-time jobs to earn extra money.
"The quality strength of a relationship can't be measured by a lavish wedding, Daddy, I know, and I feel that Heath and I will succeed because we both went through hardships," I said.
"I won't object to you anymor
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