Nathan changed his posture, so he wasying on his side and facing


    Suzanne.


    His voice was especially attractive in the pitch-ck room, like some midnight radio host. Even his


    breathing was alluring.


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    “I married you even though I didn’t like you all because Grandma wanted me to. It was very


    disrespectful and irresponsible of me.”


    It was rare to meet a man who could self-reflect, be responsible, and respect women in the world these


    days. What was more, a man who had both power and wealth, like Nathan.


    Suzanne couldn’t resist lying on her side to face him. She rested her head on her hand and asked


    gently, “You must have a lot of admirers,


    Nathan.”


    “I don’t know. No one’s ever confessed their feelings to me,” Nathan said lightly. “What about you? Is


    there someone you like?”


    “Yes,” Suzanne said decidedly. Oh, how she wanted to co


    him.


    it to


    But she wasn’t brave enough.


    Nathan was always so cold and reserved. His domineering most women tremble when approaching


    him. Who would dare


    confess to him?


    Nathan was taken aback for a few moments. “Does he like you


    “No. His heart belongs to another. It’s impossible for us to be together in this life.”


    Nathan concluded, “So that’s why you wanted to marry me?”


    Suzanne smiled weakly. The atmosphere between them had lightened up some. She teased, “What


    kind of logic is that?”


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    “Marriage isn’t child’s y, Suzanne. Why don’t we try to make this work?” Nathan suggested lightly.


    Suzanne was stunned by his words. Her blood was rushing through her veins, her heart pounding in


    her chest as if it might explode.


    Suzanne wondered if she was hallucinating.


    Her nervousness showed in how her voice trembled. “What… What did


    you say?


    Nathan remained calm as ever. “Grandma doesn’t want us to divorce.


    We should spend some time together and try to make it work. We can separate when we find this


    rtionship unsuitable.”


    “Don’t… don’t you mind my background and past?” Suzanne was so excited her words weren’ting


    out smoothly.


    “Who doesn’t have a past they don’t want to face? People grow. I think you’re pretty okay right now, not


    too much of an issue.”


    “What about Sally?”


    Nathan grew silent at that.


    Tension hung in the air, and his silence made sweat bead nervously Suzanne’s hands..


    After several long moments, he said slowly, “If I still feel like I love Sally one day, I’ll let you know.”


    Suzanne clearly knew that Nathan was only dying their divorce in order to fulfill Vera’s wish. How


    could he not love Sally?


    Even so, Suzanne couldn’t contain how excited she was. She turned so her back was facing him and


    wiped her tears away without him


    looking.


    Nathan may not love her, yet he was still giving them a chance to nurture their rtionship so this


    marriage wouldn’t solely be made of


    regret.


    Suzanne knew that if she didn’t divorce Nathan now, she’d only fall deeper in love with him. But she


    was willing to put herself at risk like.


    a moth to a me, all for Nathan.


    Even if Suzanne didn’t win his heart in the end, she would still have


    tried her best.


    “Are you okay?” Nathan asked softly


    Suzanne couldn’t continue talking anymore. Her voice choked slightly. “I want to sleep now, Nathan.


    Could you stay quiet, please?”


    “Okay.”


    The room then grew quiet. Its atmosphere remained sullen.


    The sounds of thunder weren’t so scary anymore that night.


    Suzanne wasn’t sure when she fell asleep. When she woke up, the sun was shining brightly outside.


    Nathan was nowhere to be found.


    Suzanne curled her knees to her chest. She knocked herse head when she recalled her conversation


    with Nathanst nig


    She had forgotten whether or not she agreed to Nathan’s sugg


    How could she not have agreed to something so important?


    Suzanne worried over it the entire morning, up until she looked at phone to find that Nathan had sent


    her a text.


    “I’m taking your silence as agreement. I’m usually busy with work s won’t be able to spend much time


    with you. But I’ll do my best to


    Suzanne felt like she was on cloud nine after reading Nathan’s text message. She felt indescribably


    happy.


    She held her phone and rolled on the bed like a fool, the smile on her face never disappearing.


    After rolling for some time, Suzanne read the message again.


    Though Nathan hadn’t said anything too sweet, Suzanne still felt like she’d just eaten the sweetest


    candy.