Quote by LaToya Jackson

I married him because he told me it was the only way he could protect me. If we were just manager and client, my family could do whatever they wanted to get me back, but if I was his wife, they couldn't.

I married him because he told me it was the only way he coul

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This quote encapsulates the protagonist's reasoning behind marrying someone, despite not having romantic feelings for them. The decision is driven by the desire for protection and autonomy, as marrying her manager provides a legal safeguard against her family's interference. By taking on the role of a spouse, she becomes less vulnerable and gains more agency over her own life. The quote highlights the lengths one is willing to go to secure their freedom and achieve a sense of security and control.

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