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I'm 4 chapters in and it makes no sense why she would want an annulment. She says the Duke despises her, but it sounds like he despises the dad because he was using a secret against him. Also the Duke seems like a caring individual so he wouldn't mistreat her when they're married. If she doesn't get married to him then she's stuck in the family that neglects and abuses her. Who will then just toss her to the next highest bidder for her to wed. And if she runs then she's going to have to work to make money. I feel like it's poor writing, it would have made more sense for her just to continue with the marriage to the Duke and work with him and treat the boy with care.