All Chapters of Marriage Bargain: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

EMILY'S POVAs I stepped out of Ronald's car, the warmth and security of his presence began to fade away, leaving me feeling vulnerable and exposed. The worries and fears that had been momentarily reduced by his reassuring words and gentle touch began to creep back in, like a chill on a winter's night.I trudged into the office building, my feet heavy with a sense of dread. The familiar hum of the elevator greeted me as I stepped inside, but my mind was elsewhere. I gripped the metal rod for support, feeling a wave of dizziness wash over me.The faces around me blurred together, their voices a distant hum. I felt myself swaying, my vision narrowing to a tiny pinprick of light. And then, everything went dark.A strong, firm fingers wrapped around my elbow, catching me before I could hit the floor. I felt a jolt of surprise, followed by a wave of relief."Ma'am, are you okay?" a deep, familiar voice asked, cutting through the fog in my mind.I blinked, my vision slowly clearing. Alex's

EMILY'S POVI stood in front of the company, surrounded by my fellow volunteers, each of us with our bags and luggage stacked beside us. The excitement was palpable as we chatted and laughed, eager to embark on our field trip to the rural village. I checked my watch for what felt like the hundredth time, my anticipation growing with each passing minute. As the bus finally arrived, my fellow volunteers parted to let me board first. I stepped up into the bus, and the murmur of side conversations followed me in. I caught snippets of hushed tones - "Wife of the chairman...", "Why is she...". I ignored the whispers and made my way down the aisle, my eyes scanning the seats for a comfortable spot. My gaze landed on the back seat, and I thought to myself, that's where I'll sit. As I approached the back seat, I stopped dead in my tracks. A figure sat at the other end of the seat, their face obscured by a hoodie. I felt a sudden jolt of surprise, and my eyes narrowed slightly as I tried to m

EMILY'S POV As the villagers learned that a team would be arriving from the city to help them, the women of the village quickly gathered together to prepare a feast. They worked tirelessly, cooking up a storm in the village kitchen.As the sun began to set, casting a warm orange glow over the village, the women proudly presented their culinary creations. They served the volunteers and workers, who had gathered in the village square, with warm smiles and generous portions.As I sat among the villagers and volunteers, enjoying the warm and lively atmosphere, I suddenly felt a shift in the air. The chatter and laughter seemed to fade into the background as a tall, imposing figure appeared in the doorway of the shed.Ronald's presence was like a magnet, drawing everyone's attention to him. He stood there for a moment, his eyes scanning the room as if taking in every detail. His broad shoulders and chiseled features seemed to command respect, and I could feel the weight of his gaze as his

EMILY'S POV As Alex and I strolled through the village, the warm sun casting a gentle glow over the thatched roofs and lush green fields, we came across the old woman from yesterday. Her face, etched with lines of age and experience, broke into a wide, toothy smile as she caught sight of us.We approached her, our footsteps quiet on the dusty path, and introduced ourselves once more. "We're here to help you with anything you might need," I said, my voice sincere.The old woman's eyes sparkled with gratitude as she welcomed us onto her farm. She gestured to the rows of earthy mounds, where the green shoots of potato plants poked out of the soil. "I'm harvesting potatoes today," she said, her voice filled with pride.I smiled, my eyes crinkling at the corners, as I took in the sight of the lush green plants. "They look like they're doing well," I said, my gaze meeting the old woman's.She nodded, her face brightening with happiness. "Yes, they are. The rain has been good to us this sea

EMILY'S POVThe sun beat down on us as we worked tirelessly to provide medical care to the villagers. Everyone was fully immersed in their tasks, from administering vaccinations to providing health education. Ronald was no exception, his focus solely on the task at hand as he assisted the medical team.As the day drew to a close, a sense of accomplishment settled over me. I had finally checked off one of the items on my bucket list – volunteering in a rural community.As the evening approached, we gathered our belongings and headed for a quick change before dinner. The sound of chatter and laughter filled the air as we made our way to the dining area.Mary was already seated at the table, a warm smile on her face as we arrived. The delicious aroma of roasting meat and steaming vegetables wafted through the air, making our mouths water in anticipation.As we sat down, the sound of utensils clinking against plates filled the air. We dug into the variety of dishes before us, savoring the