Chapter 9

*JANELLE* I stared at Donovan, nervously. I barely knew him so I didn’t exactly feel safe enough to tell him everything I’ve been through. Or tell him what I wanted from my dad in exchange of marrying him. Since I knew he obviously loved someone else and didn’t want this marriage at all, I will not force myself or him into wanting this marriage. One month was enough. I get something substantial from my dad. We separate and go continue our lives. It was a win-win situation. So I thought of a lie to say to Donovan. “I respect my mom a lot and she had always valued this engagement. She’s not in a really good health right now and I don’t want to disappoint her.” My mom would literally crash out if she heard this lie right now. Donovan eyed me as if he could tell I was lying. “Really?” I met his gaze and my nervousness increased, it was as if he could see through me. His cellphone rang out and I saw his eyes grew tender as he stared at the screen. He said to me in a rush. “Since this marria