Chapter 025 Make-out Session

~Gerald~

Her question threw me off guard. My fingers froze on the stem of my wineglass. Seeing that she was staring straight at me, my heart began to race. I looked out the window, fearing that my expression would betray me.

"I married you because I loved you. I still love you, Rosemary. More than ever, actually!"

Those were the words I wanted to say, but instead, here I was staring at the night skyline, conflicted about what to do.

"What? Why are you suddenly silent?"

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Rosemary lean forward. Her gaze grew intense on my side profile. Finally, I looked at her and shrugged. "I was just thinking about how this marriage came to be."

She leaned back in her seat. I saw a hint of sadness on her face, but the next second, she asked again, "So, tell me. Why did you marry me?"

I chuckled, but it failed to quell the tension I was currently feeling. I gave another shrug. "Even I do not know. I guess you could say I was feeling epic like a friendly neighborhood Sp