CONTRACT MARRIAGE
he asked.
Emily took a deep breath. "I mean that I want a real marriage," she said. "Not just a contract. I want us to start over, for real. I want us to be partners, equals. I want us to trust each other, and to be honest with each other. No more lies, no more secrets."
Ethan looked at her, his eyes filled with emotion. "Emily, I want that too," he said. "I want to be your partner, your equal. I want to be the man you can trust and rely on."