Skeletons Of The Marital Closet

Chapter 2

but he must not let Paula know. The room was dark last night, and he could not see her face clearly. Otherwise, Paula would find a woman to pretend to be her, and he would not be able to tell the difference. The best way was to let Gale take over temporarily! She will atone for her sins by his side all her life. After hanging up the phone, Shawn raised his eyebrows slightly. “Gale, listen carefully. The person you’re marrying…is me.” Marry him? Gale could not believe her ears. Judging by his expression, it’s not like a joke! … The Marriage Registry. Gale held the pen and hesitated to sign the paper. She never wanted to be Mrs. Wood, and she was not worthy to sit in that position. She would rather stay in the mental hospital than stay by his side day and night. The staff asked suspiciously, “Ms. Gale, are you doing this voluntarily?” “I…” “Of course.” Shawn hugged her from behind, held her hand, and signed her name stroke by stroke. “My wife is just too excited.” His broad chest was against her back, seemingly gentle but, in fact, forcefully! “Gale, if this marriage is not successful, I will throw you to the mountain to feed the wolves!” he whispered a terrifying warning in her ear. Gale was like a puppet under his control. After the marriage certificate was issued, he took it away directly. “Don’t be delusional, Gale. You are still nothing.” She bit her lip. “Marrying you is the beginning of the torture?” “You can take it that way.” Shawn stepped out. Temperley Hall was his private residence. It was located in a wealthy area, surrounded by mountains and rivers. Like a gorgeous gilded cage. Gale stood in the middle of the living room, wearing her whitewashed clothes and canvas shoes, like an ugly duckling who strayed into the castle. The servants whispered and discussed, “Who is this? She’s dressed more shabby than us.” “Shh, Mr. Wood brought her back himself.” The housekeeper reprimanded, “You all want to lose your tongues? This is Mr. Wood’s wife, the mistress of Temperley Hall!” God, Mrs. Wood was so plain! Shawn came over and indifferently instructed, “Go wash her and bring her to my room.” She was shocked, he wanted to… No, he will find the bruises on her body! Even if they did not have physical relations, just staying in the same room with him would be enough to suffocate her! She whispered, “I can sleep anywhere, the utility room in the basement…or the floor!” “Do what I want you to do!” He waved his hand, motioning for the servant to take her away, and walked to the second floor. She was so nervous that her palms were sweating frantically. She could not imagine what would be waiting for her next. She cannot be so submissive anymore… Run away! Out of all the strategies, the best would be to run! The bathtub was full of water, and the servant came and tried to take off