Chapter 2



Conrad looked up at the sound of my voice, his gaze landing on my face.

I didn't need a mirror to know I must have looked pale.

"Not feeling well?" His brows furrowed slightly.

Silently, I walked to his desk, swallowing the bitter taste in my throat. "If you don't want to marry me, I can tell Jacqueline."

The wrinkles between Conrad's brows deepened. He knew I had overheard his conversation with Jefferson.

My throat felt salty. "I didn't expect to become an unwanted dish, Conrad..."

"In everyone's eyes, we're already husband and wife," Conrad interrupted.

wanted him to marry me because he loved me and wanted to spend his life with me. With

what I wanted to hear. But at

don't have to force yourself. I don't need your

Conrad called my name

up to meet his impatient eyes as he reached out his hand toward

tightened on the ID. His jaw clenched. "Give it to

move,

lightly, a hint of resignation in his voice, "I was just joking with Jefferson. Did

all just

need to save face." His hand grasped my arm, then slid

in the future." Conrad turned, placed my ID

he always seemed to be going out and

I called after him,

I first joined the Wagner family,

else would I drive across the city to get you desserts, send you roses every birthday, watch meteor showers with you, and marry

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