No Affection In Marriage Novels & Stories

he had yearned for since childhood, was his fatal weakness. And deep in her eyes, there was only hatred, not a trace of love... “She and I are not compatible.” Aaron’s weak protest was met only with a contemptuous laugh from Phoenix. “Compatible? Do you think I care about that? I only care about the benefits this marriage brings to my son and me.”

His deep, mysterious eyes flickered with an emotion I couldn't quite place. He stood there, speechless for what felt like forever. I stared at his face, so close to mine, and found myself lost in thought. He was undeniably handsome—he had strong features but not harsh, with an aura of quiet intensity. Yet, even facing such a breathtaking man, I felt nothing. "Noah, our marriage was always about business. There's no need to overthink it. "I've known about you and Lillian for a while now. You know what you should and shouldn't do. Grandpa cares a lot about the Brookes' reputation."

Forced marriage does not only concern the girl, it can also affect the man but most of the time it happens to girls. The basis of marriage must be love, some will say that love is not enough but when you don't love a person, it's hard to sleep on the same bed as them, it's hard to wake up all mornings by his side even if sometimes we hide him. Love is the basis of any household, it's proven, when we don't love our spouse, we don't understand these faults and these shortcomings, we don't endure in our household whereas when we love our spouse's faults are transformed

Article 1: The marriage shall last 365 days. Article 2: No physical intimacy without mutual consent (though public displays of affection are mandatory). Article 3: No emotional attachment. Article 4: Under no circumstances shall a pregnancy occur. I paused at Article 4. My heart gave a strange little tug. "No pregnancy?" "I am under pressure from my board and my mother to produce an heir and settle down," Adrian said, standing up. He walked to the window, his back to me. He was tall, his tailored suit fitting his broad shoulders perfectly. "The marriage satisfies the 'settling down' requirement. But I have no intention of bringing a child into a world of business deals and fake smiles. This

"Celia, I was stabbed, yet you're thinking about us instead of asking about my injury. What's going on in your head?" She frowned impatiently. Even while apologizing, she was still condescending. "Zane, don't be unreasonable. The failure of our partnership will be a loss for both companies. You shouldn't be so willful. Consider this injury a lesson." I was so mad that my wound throbbed. I truly felt like I had wasted eight years of my sincerity. "Don't worry. I'll never consider marrying you again. Also, listen carefully, Celia. I'm the one who's out of your league. Cutting ties with your company is a loss for your family, not for mine. If I hadn't fallen for you, what makes you think you ha

She smirked and said “you sound scared,Sophia” “I’m angry,” I corrected.“and irritated.” There was an awkward silence. Ava took a long sip from her drink. “You don't have a child with him and I guess that's what really bothers you, isn't it?” “And that the woman that has long been forgotten gave him what you couldn't “ I blinked repeatedly to prevent my tears from falling.”Children don't hold marriages. Love does. Respect does. Honesty does. Loyalty does,which we both have and these have kept us going all these years. It's obvious you don't have them.”

I murmured as I'd rehearsed; I'd sat in my dream hotel room, in front of my dream mirror and rehearsed a dream speech I was going to make to this dream lawyer. I wanted to tell someone, though. I wanted to scream to someone, anyone, that my wife was having an affair ... with her brother. If this were truly a nightmare, it shouldn't matter, should it? I loved my wife, though. Still. Even in a dream, I couldn't do that to her. I wouldn't do that to her. "Of course," he murmured, obviously disappointed in my answer. "That's probably everyone's favorite ... especially when they're not really sure why they're getting divorced."

These displays must appear genuine and occur only in private family settings. Addendum: Outside of family situations, all affection is prohibited. No media statements, public appearances, or acknowledgment of the marriage unless mutually agreed upon in writing. This arrangement must remain discreet and off the public radar. ~ “Not something you need to worry about,” she muttered under her breath as she continued reading. ~ Private lives stay private. What happens in this marriage stays behind closed doors. ~ No Emotional Entanglement. This is a strategic, legal alliance—not a romance. Do not confuse obligation with affection. ~

It was one I also needed clarity on. I tapped my finger lightly against the table. “Now we reach the final part. The matter of intimacy.” His expression shifted. There was no surprise on his face, like he was expecting it. I folded my hands. “Is physical intimacy something you want in this marriage?” He studied me for a long moment, his gaze holding more than he said. “No.” The clarity of his answer almost shocked me, not because he rejected it, but because he did it without hesitation. He leaned back slightly, and started to explain. “This marriage is not built on affection. I do not feel anything for you. You forced this and you know that. If intimacy ever happens between us, it would only