Why Bother Coming?

“I like him. I proposed this marriage because I don't want to regret it for the second time,” she replied with sincerity laced in her voice, tears clustered in her eyes.

“Olivia, that isn't enough reason to make a fool of everyone!” Dante yelled as he found her words unbelievable.

He knew how far Olivia could go to have what she wanted, but allowing a man to use her because of her feelings? Olivia is too intelligent to be fooled.

Olivia turned to look at Alden before she began, “I missed him. I love him, but I can't deny the fact that we were both using each other.”

Alden, who didn't know what to do—either act along or play dumb to her words, was staring intensely at her.

Given the look on his face, Olivia could tell that Alden is curious about what she was up to.

“Even if you love him, this marriage is still fake! I give you both a week to end whatever relationship between you and him,” he declared, about to go, but halted upon hearing Alden's words.

“What gives you the right t