THE HOTTEST LOVE

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ing it would irk her, but the woman before me remains unfazed, sporting a determ

aringly visible. I refrain from responding, silently regretting

rying this psycho? Why would she

mply because I've been promised to some man. Last I checked, we can't stand each other. So, tell me, what the hel

the idea. The prospect of spending eternity with this

sn't seem so absurd now. It only sounded ridiculous because it came from her. We don't need a contract; we're adults. We can simply divorce after a few years of marriage. Why is she even sugges

table in anger. This is what she's after – provoking

just because you want them? Do I seem like someone you can order around? I know you need this marriage more than I do. I could go back home rig

g, and it nearly leaves me speechless. But I gather m

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er father was the one who visited for a partnership, remindi

ach other

parents do. And you nee

s woman, whether I like it or not. I'm angry at her calmness; s

prudent choice. I can't endure living

ands, her elbow on the table and a smirk playing on her face. Before I

it. "Explain why you believe a contra

, leaning backward with crossed legs. "A contract marriage is ideal because no one can prevent us from div

when we can independen

lds legal weight as well. It ensures a seamless ann

rmed you

neces

ess the authority to oppose it, as you made explicit with a raised shoulder. So, enlighten me. What do you stand to ga

enough to tell you?" She scoffs, turning her hea

t gotten this ridiculous makeup on her face, I would have admire

stupid makeup next time, I

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ble, unsophis

. It's not like I can

you want

ing my lips in a curse. Why must she dance around

n my visible confusion. "I want to retaliate ag

a boyfriend. The pieces start falling into place. Why this desire for revenge? Did he

with an odd mixture of dependence and detachment. "I need you, but not in the way you need me. I can exa

te

a favor. The question is thrown back at me, blunt a

ature of our conversation, she persists in wanting us to proceed with a formal a

rate ways without any hassle

o be together just like they are

it, it doesn't sound

rules. This agreement s

She wants her revenge back on her boyfriend and best frien

fficulties dealing with her because these rul

r. And our limited marriage life will

remark. "The answer to that would be yes, only if I w

iness. Without thinking

or a handshake as I would do to a busines

ition much thought, I smirk proudly and stand