179 Not a chapter.

I figured I would put this longer Author Note here (at least for a few days until I remove it). It is not designed in any way to be a political statement, it was just somethingI wanted to post today of all days in the year (Plus I got back from dealing with the family issue a little bit earlier than expected).

I am so grateful for each and everyone of you who have taken the time to read this novel.

As a first time author I decided to stick to something I knew as themes.

Anna shows us both strength and vulnerability from that abuse.

At the same time she is well educated and able to be a participant in the workplace.

She represents a multifaceted woman today, whose life is impacted by traditional views (such as influence her mother) and the modern world, and how views as to things change.

She represents a peice of each and every woman's story in some small way, as to the things that shape her to the woman that she is, and who Hou Yi fell in love with on sight.

Today celebrate women and each and every part of them that makes them unique, and strive for their protection.

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