The gesture William did not despise

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“Let me explain. I am not here to argue with you. I married you because, deep down, I believed that I could win you back as my Ben. But there is an error in my judgment. I acknowledge that sometimes things are beyond our control, and for that reason, I have come to terms with the fact that I shouldn't engage in such foolish things with you. However, as long as our contract is in effect, I think we should not argue because you need me for whatever plan you have in mind,” Monica stated, after soothing her jittery feelings by placing the edge of the coffee cup on her lips, "It is better to be friends than fight like an arch adversary!"

William paid close attention to what she said, but he felt as though something very personal had gone absent from him. He was not sure what had exactly vanished, but the feeling was hard and hollow.

“I agree that it would be preferable if we did not irritate one another,” William spoke as he observed Monica holding her burger in front of her lips an