Chapter 45

"Are you that eager to win me over?"

"Yes. Otherwise, why would I rather use your promise to fight for another three months?"

Tyler's gaze darkened. It was as if he was at the bottom of a lake, dark and cold.

"You've planned this for a long time all because you like me?"

Vicky smiled. "First, once I'm divorced, I'll be a divorcee. A divorced woman will find it harder to get married again. Second, my family has fallen from grace. With my current status, I won't be able to marry a man better than you. It's only human nature to seek advantages. If I can be the high-and-mighty Missus Hart, why would I want to go out and suffer? Lastly…"

Vicky looked at Tyler's deep gaze. "I held on so tightly previously unwilling to divorce was probably not only because of the benefits. There might be a deep liking too. To be able to marry for love and gain materialistically is the best of both worlds. So, no matter how I see it from any angle, continuing this marriage with you is the best choice."

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