Love Beyond the Contract Marriage
Despite this, she wanted to support him.
"I want to help in any way I can," Emma said. "I care about him deeply and want him to be okay. I'll work together with others to ensure his personal and business affairs are handled properly.”
Gregory’s eyes narrowed, his tone sharp. “Ms. Lawson, with all due respect, you are not legally his wife. Until his family grants you authority—or the marriage is formalized—you have no legal standing to make decisions on his behalf.”
The reminder hurt Emma's feelings, and she tried hard not to show it. She knew her situation was unstable, but it was even more difficult than she thought. She was merely a placeholder, an accessory in a life that, without Ryan, m