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.

his purpose for doing

And why her?

though Shane read her mind just

of that, you would save me a lot of trouble 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,

fleeting moment. He could

needs a father,

him, it did not stop his love for dear

his grandmother would be beyond delighted

with Sheryl that she had left out on her bedside table and

you for taking Sheryl

was certain that she would always remember Shane's great

some time

would just be a contractual

to the tight fists Charlotte's fingers had formed from nervousness. He then nodded his head. "Alright, but I can only give you tonight to think. By eight o' clock tomorrow, I need a definitive

ended, Charlotte

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