Chapter 60 The Reason

(Sybil’s POV)

The more I thought about it, the more I needed to know what John’s real motives were. Why had he decided to marry me? It wasn’t for love. That much was clear. I didn’t understand what had influenced his decision, and I knew that I had to find out.

I was interrupted from my thoughts by John grabbing me and pulling me closer to him. He was clearly awake now.

“John,” I asked him, “can I ask you something?”

“Of course you can.” He yawned. “What is it?”

I turned around so I was facing him. “Why did you marry me?” I asked, my voice quivering from the fear of not knowing what his answer would be.

He went silent for a little while. Finally, he looked at me. “You know the reason why.”

“That’s just it, John. I don’t know the reason.” I gazed into his eyes. “All I want is an honest answer. I started out as your secretary. Then we started sleeping together a few times.”

“I remember those days very well.” He waggled his eyebrows, trying to lighten the mood. “Very well indeed.”

“John,