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th hurt much more than reading it in the document. I felt my eyes welling up, lo

during visits and important gatherings. I wouldn't appear sad about it; I had promised myself that he wouldn't see me crying

rong. “Tomorrow, I will sign it. Excuse me, I have to pack my things.” Then I stoo

n't expect this reaction from me since, according to him, this marriage had been arranged by his gr

, the woman in front of him

ling, and cooking would also distract me. I grabbed some strawberries and sat on the stool in front of t

ad a boyfriend before all this, but I wouldn't dare to propose anything to him after t

curls at the ends, and although I didn't exercise, my body was not poorly distributed.

had blonde hair and fair, well-maint

ne, Elena would always drop hints and even beg me to divorce him. I always ignored her, not because I

kitchen shirtless. My jaw dropped, and the strawberry in my hand did to

s serious face perfectly matched the toned and slender body, the black hair still wet

lizing he was being watched: “Any problem?” He arched an eyebrow

om this world," I thought, fee

n my chest as he approached. Shaking my head, I replied to no. Unable to say anythi

gainst the counter and reaches out to take an apple from the basket, without taking his eyes off mine. The sight of

perfume he wore again. I pressed my lips together and with what little strength I had, I pulled away. "I have

was tempted to look back. Just a glance. - I thought, but shook my head

but a few pillows, two bedside tables, lamps and a white curtain covering the window. Ther

, organized and smelling magnificent. I soon realized that this wasn't going to be my room,

e I'm not seeing things.

oms. Grandpa Burke always imagined that we would have several children to fill the house, but that never happened. He would

room, it also had an en-suite and a dressing room, and the view from the small balco

ns in the closet. I put my bags away and went straight to the bathroom. I filled the bathtub

Morgana! Get a grip!" I sai

. Gradually, moans flooded the room and I let my body follow its rhythm It wasn't routine, but I needed

ute!” I said. I'm

not to show nervousness about

he sight of the man was breathtaking. I prayed for the foam to cover as much of my body as possible; I ha

ut I was nervous

to your husband, Mrs. Foster?” his tone conveyed sarcasm. I looked at h

g the whole time? — I thought. After

e. “He heard you arrived. I'll take you to the mansion for now, and later, James will

” I asked. “Yes, I have a comm

looked like a trapped animal to him. And somehow, that amused him. I nev

of those women. “Unless you need help with the bath, that's it.” H

idden in his words, and I swallow

e want? We barely exchanged words during family visits and parties we a

ne, still looking at the water. I cursed myself for this. Seconds later, I

naked again. We're finishing this. We don't need embar

as a birthday present from Grandma Burke. St

was a bit above the knee, so I put on sheer stockings in the same shade as my skin to mitiga

celebrations. I did simple makeup with brown-smoked eyes, pink lipstick, and applied perf

hen I reached the stairs, attracting Ryan's attent

our clothes!” he said and went back to look

sure nothing was wrong, “It was a gift from Grandma; she has never seen me w

ept a blank face. “Okay...” he replied in a whisper, getti

y beauty. And even though Ryan wasn't in a real marriage, he didn't like anyone c