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Nolan narrowed his eyes as he tried to control his temper. "Have you talked to Ellie or the other woman in her life about this?  I know Ellie told me that the reason why you married her was because that girl wasn't ready. I can't say that sounds all too good to me, but I know Ellie is very happy with you right now. Wouldn't you like to be happy together?"

He felt uncomfortable when Henry started to shift in his seat and looked angrily at Michael in the doorway.  Michael reacted by taking a step in their direction, but Henry shook his head before turning back to his brother-in-law."I wish things could be simpler.  But we have decided that we are to be friendly right now, nothing more. I'm very relieved that she had refrained from trying to pursue a romantic relationship with me.  I want to respect her wishes. But most of all I want to keep her safe while I can decide with her what we want in our new circumstances."