All Chapters of Contract and Marriage: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Sarina's POV:I felt incredibly comfortable as if I were being gently rocked to sleep. I wasn't sure if it was the air conditioning, but everything felt so light and peaceful.Slowly, I opened my eyes, blinking a few times to adjust. My vision was a bit blurry, and I rubbed away the dried tears. There was someone beside me, looking at me."Maximus?!" I exclaimed as I quickly sat up, feeling a bit dizzy.Before I could topple over, he pulled me close, preventing me from falling off the bed.I glanced around to confirm my surroundings. Just as I remembered before I fell asleep, I was still in the hotel."What are you doing here? How did you get in?" I asked."I don't see any reason why I shouldn't be able to get in," he replied casually, leaning back against the headboard with his arms crossed."What do you mean, ‘you don't see any reason'? This is my hotel room! You're not supposed to enter without my permission," I retorted."I can enter wherever I want, especially if I own it

Sarina's POV:"Why stay in this room when you can get a better one?" Maximus asked.We had just finished eating, and I must admit I had eaten a lot, so I was grateful Maximus had ordered so much. I hadn't even realized how hungry I was."I don't have any money," I replied as he continued to caress my hand, which he was holding. We were sitting on the couch, with me leaning against his arm while his other arm was wrapped around me."What about the card I gave you?" he asked."I didn't want to use it, even though I was really tempted earlier. I just thought of your grandmother, who would probably explode in anger if she found out, so I held myself back." I replied."You don't need to think about her. It's my responsibility as a man and your husband to provide for all your needs and wants. So next time, don't hesitate to spend my money," he told me."No need, Maximus. I have my own money."Although what he said was sweet, I didn't want to waste his money either. I also didn't wa

Sarina's POV:"I wish you had told me first, Mom, before deciding to come," I said as I picked them up in Coreville."I just visited, and you already missed me?" I teased."Oh, dear, if we'd told you, you would've just told us not to come. It's better as a surprise—no excuses. I've been wanting to come for a while now to see how you're living here in Ventalis. It's hard not knowing, especially since you're living alone," my mom replied."And I want to personally thank your boss for lending us the money to pay off my debt," my dad added as we got into the taxi I had booked."We've already thanked him enough, Dad. I thanked him, and now you want to thank him again?""Don't be like that. You know it was a huge help for us," my mom scolded.Maximus was at the office, and I had spent all last night convincing him not to tell my parents about us just yet. We agreed that he would act as though, after his successful surgery, he asked me to live with him to help care for him as he recove

Sarina's POV:"Mom, I can take care of myself," I interjected."Just make sure you don't go wandering around if Jason's not with you, okay?" my mom pleaded."He's in our hometown, remember?" I reminded them."He texted me yesterday, dear. He got a condo here in Ventalis. He's staying here now," my dad suddenly announced, shocking me.I had no idea he had made that decision.Why? What was he thinking, moving here, when he knew that his father, Roger Castro, was grooming him to take over once his term as governor ended?"Well, there's no problem with that, Ms. Martina and Mr. Dean. If Jason's trustworthy, I don't mind. As long as Sarina knows her way back home," Maximus said calmly."Thank you, Maximus. We're really glad you're her boss. We were worried she'd end up working for some snobby rich person who might look down on her. She's got a sharp tongue, and she'd definitely talk back if she were treated poorly," my mom said."That's true," my husband, the pervert, agreed, makin

Sarina's POV:"Yes, Mom, managing the company isn't easy, so he really needs to focus on that right now," I chimed in, trying to make the situation sound more believable."Quiet, Sarina! I wasn't talking to you," my mom snapped, still clearly upset."Mom, Dad, I promise to take care of and love my wife. Once everything is settled at the company, we'll discuss the wedding. For now, I ask for your understanding and trust," Maximus said, taking a deep breath.My parents turned their attention to me, and I could still feel their lingering disappointment. I didn't blame them but hoped they'd stop bringing up Jason, especially in front of Maximus."There's nothing we can do now. What's important is that you're married and not living immorally. I've never wanted any of my children to live the way some young people do today. "I'm not judging them, but I feel more at ease knowing my children are in good hands, married to someone they're committed to," my dad said, his words heavy with co