Chapter 50

Adonis~

“You can’t ignore me! I am just as important in this as you are and I demand that you be invested in this whole charade.” Penelope yelled, pacing about frustratedly.

I sighed inwardly, massaging my temples and poured myself a glass of water. “Do I look like I care about keeping up your image or your father’s? I told you I would do this. I would go this far and you know the reason why I agreed to do this but you expect me to be invested, go with you to the hall? Go wedding dress shopping and all that. You’re bull-shitting yourself if you think for a moment that I am interested.” I snapped. It’s been weeks since the unfortunate agreement I had to make in other to keep mom safe.

Penelope sighed, clicking her tongue as she made her way towards me. To be honest, I’ve racked my brain as to why a beautiful lady like herself would want to settle for me. Me! The same me that’s made it clear I wasn’t interested in her. I remember going to meet her at the cafe that day an