Chapter 53

"James, are you stupid? Why did you suddenly leave when the meeting is so important?" said Summer, somewhat annoyed.

"Because of you," he replied.

"I … Even if anything were to happen to me, you shouldn't have come. After all, I'm just your trophy wife," Summer complained coquettishly.

She then added, "And don't bother acting anymore. I can see through you."

After talking with Bradly, Summer learned that James' family was pressuring him, especially his mother, Caroline, who was eager for him to settle down and start a family.

Reflecting on it now, Summer realized why James had married her. His declarations of love were all fake.

He had deliberately created illusions to make her believe he liked her so that she would willingly enter into the marriage.

James remained silent as usual, seemingly uninterested in explaining anything.

In truth, he did not want to explain to her. If Summer felt he did not genuinely like her, what was the point of explaining?

Over time, he would slow