Chapter 41: You’re BeautifulSofia POVWhen I woke up in the morning, I found out that I was alone in the bed. Maybe, Marcus had left already. Since the day Mandy stayed here, Marcus told me that we should be in the same room. Meaning to say, I need to start adjusting myself. I’m not used to sharing the bed.I hated to lie to her, knowing that I already had her trust. I know one day, those people who adored me now will hate me for lying. Wait, why would they hate me? This is all Marcus' idea. He’s the one who should they blame. Not me.I get off the bed and yawn as I stretch my arm. Good morning everyone, I murmured. A smile formed on my lips. I hope this day will be wonderful and peaceful.I didn’t expect Marcus to be in the office this early. But as I expected from a workaholic person like him, I let out a sigh and walked towards his bathroom.After taking a bath, I put some makeup on my face. I don’t want to look exhausted in the morning. As I finished, I just wore my white fitted

Chapter 43: He’s MadSofia’s POVBoth Maria and I were shocked when we saw Marcus with his dark Aura.“Is he Marcus?!” Maria whispered as she laughed nervously. He looked at me, questioning why I was here. I was shivering in fear inside. What if he will kick me out of his mansion?“Hi, I’m Maria. Sofia’s best friend.” She extended her hand to him, and then Marcus’ expression changed.“Marcus, I’m his husband,” He answered grumpily. Is he angry because I went here without him? Well, he came home late.I was staring at him while he removed his coat. Did he go there after he finished his work? His hair was also messy, and he looked tired.“I hate what you are wearing right now, Sofia,” I feel goosebumps as he whispers it to my ears while making me wear his coat. What is he doing? What I am wearing isn’t that revealing at all. My brow furrowed, “Huh?”Maria cleared her throat, trying to get our attention.“I’m sorry for interrupting both of you. But can you at least do that at home? You d

Chapter 45: SurpriseSofia’s POVThe days went well. I’m so happy because Marcus really changed—for now. I don’t know when he changed again. I need to prepare myself if ever he will change. He’s moody as hell.He’s still the one making our meals every day. And we are not in the same room since I insisted on going back to my room the day Mandy left.He would ask If I wanted to eat something, and he’d cook it for me. He’s such a caring man now. And I must admit, I am over the moon by his treatment. Today, he went out for his Business meeting out of town, but he’ll be back tonight.I’m thinking of something to surprise him. I’m here in the kitchen trying to figure out what to cook for him. I remember he liked the beef steak that Mandy and I cooked. He finished the food that night.I will also bake cookies. He told me that my cookies are great, and that’s why I will make them for him. I’m also thinking of making it a little bit romantic. I brought red roses and put them in the middle of t

Chapter 47: HurtSofia's POVAfter that day, we never talk again. We rarely have a conversation, but it's only a matter of work. I was hurt, I was so dumb, and I felt useless again. Life really played me well. I can't understand why I should experience these kinds of moments in my life. Now that I know, I'm sure that I am already falling for him. It will turn out that I am just nothing to his life but only his contracted wife. Damn that contract! Damn that debt. I should have suffered like this!But I hate to admit this is all my fault. I should not have fallen for him. I know him in the first place. He can’t love someone. He only loves himself.In the morning, I did not see him around the house. He went straight to the office without waking me up. Unlike before, he would greet me and prepare my breakfast, but now it never happened.He can't even look into my eyes. I don't get him. What is the essence of letting me stay here when he’s torturing me every day? He's not talking to me, h

Chapter 49: I Love Him Sofia’s POVAfter what happened earlier, I went to Maria’s house.“What happened?” That’s the first question she asked me when I arrived at her house. She’s not expecting me to be here at this moment.“I lied,” I tried to hold back my tears, but when she hugged me, I couldn’t stop but to cry on her shoulder.“Sofia, just cry everything out.” We both sat on her couch while she hugged me and fixed my hair.After many minutes of crying, I gathered my strength to tell her the truth.“Maria,” I held her hand while she waited for my words.“What is it? Is there something wrong?” She asked me, and I slowly nodded.“I can’t help it anymore. I think I love Marcus now,” I said. She looked at me intently.“I thought you were just lying before about your fake marriage. From the first time you told me he’s your husband, I know you love him,” she told me. I love him. I was silent at what she said. “What do you mean?” She took a deep breath and approached me. She pulled me c