ESTRELLA'S POV
My heart quickened in anticipation at his words. “You would do that for me?“ My words were quiet, as if he would take it back if I didn't get a second confirmation.
“Of course. Who wouldn't want to show you off to the world?“ Planning a birthday party for me was one thing, but planning it with the aim of introducing me to his business life was another.
“I… I didn't think you would want to.“
“If our marriage was conventional from the start, I would have had a lavish wedding so you'd meet them by the beginning. Introduce you to the world as Mrs. Nicholas.“ He was sitting up fully by now, peering down at me. “What's wrong?“
“I feel like this is a cruel prank, the universe is playing on me again. Every time I'm close to getting something good in life, it gets snatched away
