But he never anticipated that the casual observation he started with would soon turn into a growing fascination. By the time he realized he was too close to Cornelia, his lips had already made the first move before his mind could catch up.

Cornelia was surprised for a moment. Then she blushed and closed her eyes, not showing any signs of rejection.

On their first night together, Omar had to prepare himself mentally. He kept telling himself that he didn’t need to take responsibility for her. After all, a woman living under these circumstances must have slept with countless men just to survive.

But the moment he entered her, she cried out in pain.

Omar froze, looking at her in disbelief.

The first words she uttered were, “Omar, you’ll marry me someday, right?”

Of course, he wouldn’t marry her. He frequented her house mostly to have some fun, to vent out his dark emotions, and to see how this family struggled to survive.

How could he possibly marry her? Yet, her eyes bore the same stubbornness as they did when her fingers were brutally mutilated.

He remained silent. She clung onto his neck.

“Say something. Will you marry me?”

“Cornelia, I’m broke.”

His voice went hoarse as he continued to kiss her neck.

“I don’t need money. I just want your love. We can deliver pizzas together. As long as we work hard, we can have a good life.”

in the city of Greenfield.

their life, but a woman could give up everything for

feel moved, rather he pitied

for granted.

was all they wanted. But love could be

will

of this offhand promise, she instantly cheered up and started insisting that she

occasions, he would bring women to bed. He used to look down on women, but

didn’t have any other women. He thought he was just addicted to the physical intimacy between men and women. But when

eyes, full of affection and hope. It was as

was too pure, unlike him, his

indifference and disdain turned into a slight stirring of emotion. Her love gave him a lot of confidence, making him believe he could trample on this

pure and innocent Cornelia

was killed

clutching his head, he saw the marks left by other men on her neck. He asked

Wealth and luxury?

being a pizza delivery guy, so he

she lost, these few hundred dollars were dirt cheap. After all, Alma’s monthly allowance was in

He grabbed Cornelia, intending to take her into the elevator, but she

match a man’s. She was still in her loose pajamas, which could

suit jacket and wrapped her

“Cornelia, come with me.”

Cornelia looked at the dark

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