Sentenced to Marriage by MadlainQ

Drinking aftermath “Are you worried, Cora?” Jack couldn’t hide his amusement. “I can almost smell jealousy coming from you!”

“It might sound irrational to you, but there’s something like a female instinct, and it screams that I shouldn’t underestimate the fact that Aren’s ex-girlfriend suddenly appeared in the city, ” I said. “I’m aware that it is quite shallow of me to worry about his ex while he is still unconscious. Nonetheless, it bothers me more now that I’ve just heard how Aren couldn’t cope with her leaving him. What if someone brought her here on purpose? What if it was someone who knew how much she meant to Aren and wanted to mess him up?”

“Don’t you think that you are a little bit paranoid, Cora?” Chris mocked. “Aren seemed to be happy with you. I doubt that he would take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about some chick that double-crossed him.”

I frowned and clenched my fist. “He already did! He had nightmares the night after someone sent him pictures of her, walking around the streets of New York! And you seriously think that I have nothing to worry about?!”

They both stayed silent for more than a minute. I could see the mocking grins disappear from their expressions and give way to hesitation and concern. Nonetheless, they didn’t want to admit that it was something that I should worry about. “Let’s just focus on Aren’s health right now, OK?” Jack tossed before getting up to refill our drinks.

Their avoiding the subject was like they were admitting that I was right. Yet, of course, my main concern was Aren and his condition. The doctor said that all of his parameters returned

to normal, and there was no reason for him to stay in a coma, and yet, he didn’t wake up…

I felt lonely and weak without him. Perhaps the main reason why I kept drowning myself in work was that I had trouble facing my helplessness.

“I’m tired…” I mumbled, sipping another glass of whiskey. “What did you say?” Chris’s words made me realize that my thoughts became audible. It was no sense in denying what I’d just said. “I said that I am tired,” I repeated with a bitter sinile.

“No, I’m not sleepy…” I chuckled

her! Not to mention that I’ve already stepped into Aren’s world where people

can teach you!” Jack declared, painting a smug grin on his

to shoot me and I’m not an easy target.” Chris snorted, making me wonder if he actually meant what he said, or if he was joking “Are you guys serious or not?” I smiled nervously, trying to read their expression. “We’re serious!” they responded immediately, and then Chis added, “And I will teach you how to fight.” A peal of hysteric laughter escaped my throat as I watched them, determined to train me in shooting and combat. Even in my mind,

***

Of course, I wanted to take a taxi, but Jack and Chris both objected, convincing me that Aren Lan’s wife should not go anywhere by herself in the middle of the night. When I tried to tell them that they were acting all-paranoic, they reminded me of my recent kidnapping and the fact that I was currently running a multibillion dollar company. Finally, I was forced to surrender since

impossible. Thankfully, Chris was sober enough to send a message to Benjamin so that he could bring my bag with clothes and

cup of coffee on the table. “Chocolate croissants coming right up,” Chris called out while bending down to take the plate

widened in shock.

“I make

this instant,” I said, inhaling the amazing coffee scent. Chris leaned closer, locking his eyes on me. “You shouldn’t say that. Otherwise, I

chuckle escaped my throat. “Sorry, Chris, I don’t think that anyone could ever compete with my husband… even if he makes me

When you were talking about that one girl whom you found perfect.” “She was like encyclopedic kind of perfect, and I was talking about

are hot. I have far too much respect for Aren to make a move on you. Nonetheless, if you’ve decided to leave him, or if he’s disrespected you in any way, that would have made

He was a perfect guy in many ways, and maybe I would have spared more than one glance at him seeing him on the street… if Aren