The moment he hears those words, Oliver swallows hard. He knows Damião's demand is extreme for Henri, but he cannot ignore the man's legitimate concern.

“Marriage?” he repeats, stunned, almost unable to believe it.

“Yes, marriage,” Damião declares without the slightest hesitation. “I don't know what kind of women your son is used to getting involved with, but my Catarina isn't just anyone. She's a pure young woman who has never been with a man. So if your son had the nerve to do what he did to