Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 33: Start with the basics...

Jessica felt the reality of the marriage contract agreement hit her like a thunder clap, she swallowed hard, and her hand trembled lightly trying to process the rules on the marriage contract.

She felt ashamed and angry for losing her temper when she didn’t take a proper look at the paper but —the terms of the agreement are so outrageous that a simple recollection of it makes her angry. "I don’t think that’s necessary," she muttered, avoiding his gaze.

It necessary for them to have a common ground of peaceful coexistence but —"How can she move into the same master bedroom with him? Sharing the same spaces with no privacy? And then—" A sheer thinking of this made her gasp for breathe.

Davis looking at her changing expression smiled . He leaned back slightly, his tone calm but firm. "You agreed we can try this marriage properly, didn’t you? Then, let’s start with the basics." He couldn’t hide the amusement and mischief in eyes.

Jessica clenched her fists. "Basics?" she repeated, almost scoffing. "Moving into your room is a bit too much, don’t you think? We could just... co-exist without taking things that far."

"What makes it a married couple then?" Or — Davis arched a brow, amusement flickering in his eyes. "Are you scared?"

"Of course not," Jessica snapped, but her hesitation betrayed her. She couldn’t deny the fact that he is right.

"Then what’s the problem?" he challenged.

Jessica exhaled sharply. "I just think we need some... boundaries. You’re used to your space, and same to me. Sharing a room could be uncomfortable for both of us."

Davis smirked. "Our marriage is already uncomfortable from it’s onset. That’s why it’s a trial—so we see if we can handle it and make the most of out of it."

Jessica felt trapped. "So, what now? You expect me to just pack up and move in tonight?"

"That would be ideal," Davis said smoothly. "Or do you need me to send someone to help you?"

Jessica shot him a glare. "Don’t you dare."

Davis chuckled. "Then, it’s settled. You’ll move in tonight."

Jessica let out a deep sigh. "Fine," she muttered. "But don’t blame me if I end up kicking you off the bed."

Davis chuckled again, his voice deep and amused. "We’ll see who ends up on the floor, Mrs. Allen."

She glanced at his legs and quickly averted her gaze as she felt

in a good mood, it’s not everyday he gets to make this icy queen flustered.

as her shoulders slagged with helplessness. She couldn’t pursue this matter further because

watched her with mild amusement. "Giving up

on purpose looking at the wide smile plastered all over his face. "It’s

smirked. "And you think this is a

sighed. "Who wouldn’t feel like one when presented with such an agreement?" "Besides

unreadable flashing past his eyes. "Then maybe you should start

I sign this?" She asked. Davis handed her a ball point pen and quickly she scribbled her signature and handed him the

in slightly.

not

have agreed to give this marriage a trial then it is of importance we

her breath and turned to leave. "I’ll think

"Just don’t take too long, or I might come to get

a second before storming off, ignoring his quiet chuckle behind her. She didn’t know if this is a blessing or curse but whatever it is —there is

finally feel peace. May be, just may be things might work out. After a

the guest room which has been retouched to serve as her bedroom, slowly sat down on the

had hoped things will get better between her and Davis— but now she felt

a quick shower, after she changed into a pajamas grabbed her pillow

gripped tightly. Her heart pounding against her chest as she stood hesitantly in contemplation of going forward

decision—one that could change

a deep breath, she

Davis’s deep voice came

the door open and stepped in. The room was dimly lit, casting soft shadows across the space. Davis sat on the bed clad in a black pajamas, it is clear he has just taken his bath. His back resting on the headboard with a book in his hand and

his sharp eyes lifted to meet hers, and for a moment, they stared at each

the pillow up to her chest. "I... I’m

his book. "I can see