Married By Contract

e refrain. Eleanor's warmth, her genuine desire for her son's happiness, and the tales of Gregg's ch

ing within her. The events of the day had left an indelible mark on her, and the reali

initially approached with practicality, now bore the weight of Eleanor's expectations. Compa

d purposes, a façade, struck Alicia with a sense of pity. She couldn't shake the image o

will happen to the poor woman?” Alicia shook her head. For the first time after the contract, she felt li

eir arrangement fair to Eleanor, who saw it as a promise of her son finding happiness? Could Alicia navigate the del

ut what if I ruin everything? What if Eleanor becomes weak? What if She and

elusive. Alicia grappled with the realization that their connection, though genuin

g, expressing gratitude for accompanying him to see his mother. The message carried a s

because of his sick Mum. Maybe the woman has been pestering him

sage because she had no idea w

connection. Alicia attended social events with Gregg, their interactions evolving beyond the scripted gestures. Eleanor's

ng in conversations that transcended the expectations of their contract. She discovered a shared h

their union. Alicia couldn't escape the realization that, for Gregg's mother, this was mor

flection in the mirror. The woman staring back seemed a different– poised and elegant on th

t. He possessed the features of that little Boy back then. His la

ings for Gregg. But she had to control herself and let the thought waved off. Sh

e knew that someday she was going to find him and they’l

ne some transformation on her. She doesn’t look like Ali

car and a chauffeur that drover her around. But she was still livi

. “ Sorry, on my way” She Hurriedly picked up her bag and left the room. T

it is cold outside” He handed over the jacket to her. Alicia smiled, Th

the chauffeur after she has worn the Dress. “ Oh, He’s going for a Birthd

egg would go too. She has been hearing about the CRYSTAL’S and she wished tha