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Chapter 7

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To be honest, this was the one thing that always puzzled me most.

Benedict had always been mischievous and unruly, so it made sense that Alexander tried to control his life.

But Theodore wasn't like that.

He had skipped grades, graduated from university early, conquered the business world, and handled everything with measured ease.

He embodied the image of a perfect heir.

Logically, even if Alexander had given the order, he could’ve refused to marry me.

"Do you have some kind of illness?" I asked, half-joking.

"You seem like someone who’d marry his career. When I told Grandpa Alexander about it, I thought you’d react like Benedict—turn me down without hesitation."

My abrupt question made Theodore laugh.

He raised a brow and asked in return, “So, you think I agreed to marry you because something’s wrong with me, because no one else would want me?

“Is it so hard to believe… I might just like you?”

I chuckled.

“I never could read you,” I admitted.

“When I started univer
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    "We should call off the engagement."The words had barely left my lips when Theodore’s fountain pen froze mid-sentence, its ink bleeding out into a dark blot on the page."You said I shouldn’t love you," I continued. "And I’ve been thinking—feelings can’t be one-sided. If that’s the case, maybe I should just be with Benedict instead."He’s leaving for Windhaven, so I’ll go with him."I turned and walked away, my exit crisp, clean, and final.Behind me, Theodore shot to his feet and shouted, “Wait!”I stopped in my tracks, inwardly giving Benedict a silent high-five.That reverse psychology trick? Surprisingly effective."So… when are you two leaving? I’ll see you off."See us off? What the hell?Who on earth volunteers to send off his own fiancée and her new man to another country?My face darkened instantly as I turned and said coldly, “In a couple of days. I’ll let you know once it’s set.”That night, I lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.Was Theodore reall

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    To be honest, this was the one thing that always puzzled me most.Benedict had always been mischievous and unruly, so it made sense that Alexander tried to control his life. But Theodore wasn't like that. He had skipped grades, graduated from university early, conquered the business world, and handled everything with measured ease. He embodied the image of a perfect heir.Logically, even if Alexander had given the order, he could’ve refused to marry me."Do you have some kind of illness?" I asked, half-joking."You seem like someone who’d marry his career. When I told Grandpa Alexander about it, I thought you’d react like Benedict—turn me down without hesitation."My abrupt question made Theodore laugh. He raised a brow and asked in return, “So, you think I agreed to marry you because something’s wrong with me, because no one else would want me?“Is it so hard to believe… I might just like you?”I chuckled. “I never could read you,” I admitted. “When I started univer

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    I nodded, unsure what to say at first.“I do. More than anything in the world. I’ve loved Theodore for a very long time. Marrying him makes me very happy.”Benedict looked away, his voice heavy. “And what about me? Do you love me?”I said nothing. Sometimes silence alone was enough of an answer.Benedict smiled bitterly.“It’s no wonder. I haven’t treated you well. I teased you, bullied you, and never showed you respect. “I even let people in our circle give you vile nicknames like ‘Child Bride,’ The Nanny,’ ‘Surveillance System…“You’ve endured so much all these years.”I shook my head, recalling memories of the past. “No, you just had a sharp tongue.“When I was thirteen, I had my first period. We were both clueless. You thought I was dying from all the blood. “You were terrified as you carried me on your back to the infirmary, begging the doctor to save me. Your eyes were swollen from crying.“At sixteen, when I got harassed by some thugs after school, I was scared out

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    Benedict turned around in disbelief, his eyes fixed on Theodore’s suit which matched my gown better.His face drained of all color as his panic rose.“Why are you back, Theodore?” he asked.Theodore smiled faintly. “This is my engagement party. If I hadn’t come, I was afraid someone else would sweep Sansa away.”Reality finally hit Benedict. He stared at me, his lips trembling. “So all along… You were really going to get engaged to Theodore?”I nodded, slightly puzzled by the intensity of his reaction.“Yes. Didn’t I send you the invitation?“What’s wrong with you lately? Ever since your birthday, you’ve been acting strangely, saying all kinds of nonsense. “This is my engagement party today—if you try to pull another ridiculous prank like that cheap online scheme, I swear, Benedict, I won’t let it go!”Theodore gently pried Benedict’s hand off my wrist and stepped in to defuse the situation, his eyes dark and unreadable.“He’s probably just in shock. It’s been a while sinc

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    On the day of the engagement party, the Bradford estate buzzed with excitement.Even Lina and Benedict’s circle of friends showed up, each casting me curious glances as though they were here to witness a spectacle. The only one absent was Benedict himself, but considering his long-standing disdain for me, that wasn’t surprising.“Benedict, what are you doing here?” Lina’s startled voice cut through the chatter.I turned toward the entrance.Benedict had come after all.But his choice of attire felt overly formal though he was a family member.Dressed like that, he looked more like a groom than a guest.Jealousy flickered across Lina’s face. “Didn’t you say you weren’t coming?”“I’m taking responsibility for my actions,” Benedict replied stiffly.“Running away solves nothing. I’m here to make things clear with Sansa.”He refused to understand his true feelings, but he had instinctively chosen the suit that best matched my gown before leaving the house. Nor did he want to adm

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