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    “Please, just drop it!” An snarled, jaw clenched tight.


    Adah tilted her head, fluttering her eyshes with mock confusion. “Why can’t I talk about it? City people get to kiss right out in the open, but I can’t even say how things are in my vige? Or do you all just look down on us country folk?”


    An stared at her, lost for words. All he wanted was for her to stop making a scene, but somehow she had turned it into a city-versus-country debate.


    Adah acted as if she hadn’t noticed his frustration and continued, “You know, our vige chief always says courting is just like how animals find a mate—it’s all about having babies. He calls it a noble thing and says we’re helping humanity survive!”


    Leaning in, she seemed to grow even more enthusiastic. “He says it’s a natural instinct, nothing to be embarrassed about! Just find someone you like, start a big family, and do your part for the world! And you know what else our vige chief always says—”


    “Can you please stop talking about your vige chief?” An shouted, finally losing his patience.


    Adah shrank back, giving him a cautious nce. “Well, our vige director always says—”


    “Don’t start on the vige director, either!” An snapped, ring at her.


    A pout formed on Adah’s face, her lower lip trembling. “Okay. If I can’t talk about the chief or the director, can I talk about myself?”


    An wrenched his gaze away, his jaw tight with irritation. He couldn’t stand the sight of her.


    But Adah wasn’t done. She reached over and tugged at his sleeve. “Honestly, I think our chief has a point. Women are meant to have lots of children. When we get married, I’ll give you ten kids! All boys, if we’re lucky. I just adore little boys.”


    Ten sons for An? Manley couldn’t help but burst outughing. With a huge grin, he pped An on the back. “Looks like you’ve got your hands full now, buddy.”


    “Get lost!” An snapped at Manley. He swung back toward Adah, his temper ring. “Just so you know, I’d rather have daughters!”


    “That’s fine by me!” Adah chirped,pletely unfazed. “We’ll just keep going until you get your girls. Ten sons first, then a few daughters to bnce it out.” She stopped for a moment and tilted her head, shing a silly grin. “I can keep turning out babies as much as you like, but here’s the catch… do you have what it takes?” She motioned to herself with a yful sweep of her hand. “This here is rich soil, no doubt about it. But I’ve got to be sure the farmer’s nting with quality seed.”


    Laughter erupted around the table. Manley doubled over, unable to stop himself from shaking with amusement. Even Cole cracked a smile and let out a quietugh. Elliana covered her mouth with her ss of juice, trying to hide the smile tugging at her lips, and wondering how much more An could possibly stand.


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    Jeff, in his eight-year-old innocence, waspletely captivated, utterly unaware that the conversation was wildly inappropriate for him.


    As everyone else at the table gave in toughter, An sat there, seething with frustration. He couldn’t believe the idea of having a dozen kids with Adah. Just the thought turned his stomach. Sharing a home with her was unbearable enough. Anything more was out of the question. He had barely managed to keep quiet when…


    She started questioning his manhood. Didn’t she realize there was nothing men hated more than being doubted like that? Every part of him wanted to throw her out on the spot, but he forced himself to stay in control.


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