A Flawed Argument

It was all for Tess's sake.

"Both of you have valid points, but Tessa should be a part of the Gaines family rightfully. However, if we don't get married, Tessa won't be able to stay with me. But others won't understand this. They'll only see Tessa staying with her parents as if the Gaines family doesn't want her anymore. Then they'll gossip about Tessa, and she won't be able to handle it."

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