A Shameless Proposal

Alistair's words hit like a bombshell, shattering the calm.

Reginald and Clarissa stood stunned, at a loss for words.

They exchanged bewildered glances, first confusion, then utter shock.

They thought, 'He is marrying two wives as equals!'

A collective gasp filled the air. Reginald winced as if suffering a toothache.

Clarissa, usually the epitome of grace, stood frozen like a statue, fighting the