Chapter 91

Mercer stared at Calla for a moment, then suddenly asked, "What did she accuse you of?"

"She accused me of being after your money, of course! Do you even have to ask?" Calla felt that Mercer had suddenly become less intelligent.

"So you're saying that you're not interested in my money?" Mercer's lip curled upward.

"Of course not!" Calla raised her voice by several octaves.

Mercer suddenly asked cheekily, "So you're just in it for me?"

Calla hesitated for a moment. She randomly picked up the glass of juice next to her to disguise her sudden discomfort. She quickly exclaimed, "Please! Your money is more attractive than you are!"

She had only married him so that her child would have legal recognition. Had he forgotten what he had said to persuade her? Still, why did Calla suddenly feel nervous? She suppressed the strange feeling and tried to keep herself calm.

Mercer was startled. He suddenly said, "After we eat, we're going back to Riverford."

"So quickly?" Calla was surprised