All Chapters of Married For 30 Days: Chapter 21 - Chapter 24

AnaCandace’s touch was warm and comforting, but her words didn't exactly have the same positive effect.A message from Ben? What could he want now?I finished my meal in silence, lost in thought. Candace’s kindness and warmth only made me more uneasy. Why was Ben being so generous to us? What did he expect in return?His generosity was way too much for someone that's paying a random woman to be his fake wife.Thinking about Ben's motives made me lose my appetite, and as I pushed my plate away, Candace gestured for me to follow her. "Come, child. Let's get that message."I trailed behind her, my heart racing. What would Ben's message say? Was it another trap? I was still paying for the contract trap and can't walk into another.We entered Candace’s cozy room, filled with the scent of lavender and old books. She closed the door behind us and gestured for me to take a seat.My heart raced as I wondered what the message could be.Candace seemed to notice my anxious demeanor and sought t

AnaI stepped out of the building, my body threatening to collapse under my shaky legs any minute. I glanced around to find the driver waiting by the car, just like in the morning.I was still reeling from my heated argument with Ben. I wondered how I was going to survive 30 days in the same space with him.He would always be around me; in the house, in the office. Soon enough, I might find myself doing something I might regret later. The man was totally unbearable.And yet Mama Canda called him adorable? I'm absolutely sure she has no idea the type of man he really was. A giant asshole!The driver opened the car door and I entered, settling comfortably into the plush leather seat, grateful to be away from Ben's toxic presence.I sniffled and flicked away a single droplet of tears from my cheeks. I would never let Ben get under my skin again. I would do my job and get the hell out of his house once it's over.I fished around in my purse for my phone and called Beth.As I waited for Be