The Reluctant Bridegroom

come to an end. They had danced, eaten, and lau

n their luxurious honeymoon su

he lavish decorations. "It's beautiful," s

. He had married Sophia for all the w

ou about something?" he

of curiosity on her face. "

ze for the way I've treated you. I know I ha

okay, Asher. I understand. This is

Sophia was more perceptive th

an to dissipate. Asher realized that maybe, just

come to an end. They had danced, eaten, and lau

n their luxurious honeymoon su

he lavish decorations. "It's beautiful," s

nd looked out at the city skyline.

window and stood beside

moment, taking in the view. Then

beautiful wedding

her. "You're welcom

, Asher felt a spark of connection. Maybe

window and stood beside

, Asher felt a spark of connection. Maybe

oice barely above a whisper. "A

, Sophia.

" Sophia asked, her ey

t tell her the truth – that he had married her for he

ted to," Asher said finally,

skeptically, but she

each other better. Asher found himself feeling more and more comfortable around So

andfather and the conditions of their marriage. He knew he had to p

ready to be a father, and he certainly

a look of happiness on her face, Asher felt a pang of guilt