married for show
I turned my head, locking my gaze onto Ruby with an intensity that had nothing to do with the paperwork resting in my office safe, and everything to do with the reality of what we now felt.
"Our marriage is going perfectly," I said, my voice deep, steady, and resonant enough to command the room. "I’m incredibly happy. I’m genuinely in love with her, and every single day with Ruby just proves to me how right this decision was."
I meant every syllable. I felt Ruby’s fingers twitch in my grasp, her eyes lifting to meet mine with a quiet, softened vulnerability that stole my breath. For a split second, the room faded.
Then, Chloe broke the spell, rolling her eyes dramatically and muttering a