Dorothy and Xintel were watching him, waiting for his answer.
Two women in his life, both determined to remain. Either they would resent each other, and through jealousy, make his life hell, or they would become firm friends. He could easily become the most henpecked man on all Venus. But to choose between them—
Well, boredom was one thing he need never fear.
He nodded.
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