46 The Right To Say No

Sibyl’s POV

Azariah's mother scoffed. She glared at me, and said in a disdainful tone, “My daughter and Nuri were engaged six years ago. If it weren't for you, they'd be married now. You stole my daughter's husband, and now it's time to give it back to her.”

She looked at me as if I were a bad woman who had broken up her daughter's marriage.

I didn't answer her. I turned to Amy and said, “Amy, I forgot about the law of marriage in this country. Please tell me, what kind of engagement is valid?”

Amy, answer me out loud, “First, an elder writes a written marriage contract with the name and family of the betrothed. Then, the parents of both parties stamp the marriage contract with the family symbol. Finally, gifts are exchanged and an announcement is made.”

I nodded. “I see. Mrs. Windsor, where is the marriage contract for your daughter and Nuri?”

Azariah's mother was speechless. She looked at me and said angrily, “Everyone knows they're engaged. Our plan is to marry my daughter when she