NyxariaMarrying a man purely for love was fine, sure. It was cute, even.But money? Money was where the real deal was.“Awww, Val!” I cooed, tearing into yet another velvet-lined box while Valen stood over me with a large smile plastered across his face.I’d officially lost count of the push gifts taking over the foot of my hospital bed, but I certainly wasn't going to tell him to stop.Look, I loved him through and through. I really did.But his money just made him so much more enjoyable.“I'm sorry the car came in black instead of pink,” he sighed, looking genuinely apologetic.I shook my head, brushing past his concern as I reached into the velvet box to pick up the tiny gold bracelets and matching necklace inside.“He's going to look so precious in these,” I cooed, admiring the dainty jewelry.As I tore through another gift box and then another, Valen didn't say a single word. He just stood there, staring down at me with an intensity that could burn a hole through the floor.It w
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