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“We started this arrangement on mutual terms. A fake contract for revenge on my ex-husband, Martin, and Kimberly.” I took a step closer, heat rising under my skin. “And honestly… I still don’t understand why you offered to help me through a contract marriage.”
His head turned slightly. Just enough to let me know he was listening.
“Was it because you wanted to control the situation? Or maybe humiliate me for how things ended between us in the past?” I asked.
His brows furrowed, but he still didn’t say anything.
“If that’s what this is about, please stop. I’m not that girl anymore. And truthfully, I don’t even care about your reasons anymore.” I folded my arms, holding onto myself a little tighter. “So here’s what we are going to do. We stick to the plan. The one we agreed to from th
