Things changed after that night.
The air between them was charged. Every glance, every accidental touch, felt dangerous.
One evening, they had dinner together.
He suddenly asked,"Do you still think this marriage is just a deal?"
She didn't answer. Because if she did, she'd have to admit everything was different now.
And yet, the contract still existed.
The one-year agreement was still hanging over them.
She should walk away.
She should protect herself.
But what if she didn't want to?