Chapter 11

I froze on my spot upon hearing it. For some reason, my heart ached. Being unliked by the mother of your husband is disheartening. Even if my relationship with Kadmiel is only on paper, it still hurts.

"Don't worry, I just told you that but I can't do anything about it because you two are already married," she added.

I swallowed the lump in my throat as I tried to speak.

"M-May I know why?"

"Because of your past," she answered straightforwardly.

I only nodded and didn't wish to prolong the talk with her about that matter. That's enough reason to hear from her. And no matter how I boost myself with confidence, I can't really deny the truth that I'm not an ideal wife for anyone's son given my past controversies.

I kept that talk with Kadmiel's mother to myself. I don't want to tell him that and create fuss in their relationship. Her mom's reaction is valid so I would take that.

"Why are you awake this early?"

I jolted on my spot when I felt Kadmiel's hand on my belly.

"It just happened