Surprise washed over her as she raised her head and looked at Shane. Her mind was completely blank and she was at a loss. She didn't know what to think of this. "Take a look at the contents first," Shane prompted.

Charlotte obediently lowered her head again and read through the document carefully.

As the seconds ticked by, Shane remained nestled in his leather seat as he gracefully sipped from his cup of coffee.

Every now and then, his gaze would float toward Charlotte.

Four words then suddenly popped up in his mind.

"Time passes in silence."

Inadvertently, the corners of his lips rose ever so slightly.

After reading every line in the document, Charlotte let out a long sigh in her heart.

For some reason, it was utter relief for her that Shane's intention was not really to marry her, but instead to establish a contractual marriage for two years.

purpose for doing

And why her?

was as though Shane read her mind

if I were to marry you. At least when we are to divorce, you wouldn't cry or make a scene." Shane paused for a moment, then continued, "And as a compensation,

eyebrows twitched imperceptibly, but Shane caught it in its fleeting moment.

a father, and it happens that I adore the

was a disappointment to him,

that his grandmother would be beyond delighted to meet such

that she had

for taking Sheryl to that family

she would always remember Shane's great

need some time

just be a contractual marriage, it was a

formed from nervousness. He then nodded his head. "Alright, but I can only give you tonight to think. By eight o' clock

Charlotte left

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