ng Emily's arm tightly, causing her to wince. Ignoring Emily's pained expressi

e you?" Emily retorted, matching Calvin's piercing

of girl I'd go for, so don't expect your efforts to seduce me to work. Even if you were naked in front of me, it wouldn'

p at all. We're both free. So, there's nothing more to discuss," Emily replied firmly, though inside, she felt immense pain realizing there was no hope in th

n Emily again. He approached her, bending down slightly. He lifted Emily

walking away. Without a second thought, Calvin took off his comfortab

en that time comes, I'll make sure you'll never find me, not even my shadow," Emily pro

sanctity of marriage, even though their union lacked love. Emily hoped their marriage would progress normally and naturally. She thought that their time

well-toned physique. To Calvin, Emily's body was too plump for his ideal woman. His gaze then shifted to the backpack on the bed, and once again, he fixed his intense gaze on Emily, who w

r body to enjoy Calvin's cold expression. "Oh, by the way, you don't need to bother providing for me. Even though I know your salary as a heart specialist is substantial. I can support myself.

mits!" Calvin shouted, moving quickly toward Emi

s clenched fists. "I won't take risks with my father's health. Doesn't Mama also have a history of hypertension? I think it's a fair deal," Emily continued, causing Calvin's eyes to darke

d I bought it!" Emily's heart pounded with satisfaction

ly taunted calmly before quickly leaving the room. She didn't want

new not how long. It was painful to realize the impending failure of her marriage, especially after waiting for it for so long. This pain was even deeper than the one inflicted by Rama, her form

o be the one in control of the game he had created, not Emily, and her defRyance had caught him off guard. He had thought that dictating terms to Emily wouldn't be difficult, but after seeing her behavior that

never attain. If time could be rewound, Calvin would fix everything, win Clara's heart without

ot up and glanced at himself in the mirror for a moment. With reluctance, h

in murmured

ned every corner of the room. Then there was a long sigh as Steve sat on the sofa. The bridal chamber of his son was neat and clean, unlike that

need privacy, but this house is spacious enough for us to live together," Steve said honestly

even slightly harsh to a woman," Steve explained without averting his gaze from his son, who looked trouble

break if we are harsh. A wife is a reflection of a husband, so be like a husband who can always comfort and protect

far as Dad knows, she was a bit spoiled by her two older brothers. Dad hopes you always remember Dad's words!" Steve got

owed Steve out of the room, digesting e