Chapter 96

"I just assume you don't want to sleep with me," Pierce replied with a raspy voice.

Millie responded, "Why?"

"I'm stubborn, brooding, and downright scary, so I'm not who you think I am. I figure you'd rather avoid someone like me, so what's wrong with keeping things the way they are?

"We're married, but I haven't actually done anything with you. That way, if you decide to marry someone else in the future, it'll make things smoother with your next husband.

"I'm fine with anybody else but Stefan, Millie. If you find someone you like who truly loves you back, I'm willing to let you go."

"What's wrong with Stefan?"

"I don't think much of him." Pierce scoffed at the mention of Stefan. He had always disapproved of Stefan's views on love and believed that Stefan wasn't worthy of Millie.

"So, what kind of person are you, actually?"

"I've warned you. Curiosity can get you in trouble."

Pierce gazed down at her, his eyes narrowed with a hint of irritation.

Millie could more or less fig