Chapter 108 Counting on the Wife for Financial Support

Christian's low voice held a captivating magnetism, and the way he called Annie "dear" sounded so natural. It was as if he had practiced it a thousand times. Annie's heart skipped a beat, and heat rushed uncontrollably to her cheeks. Although it was just a term for their act, coming from him, it carried an indescribable intimacy and earnestness that inexplicably flustered her. Almost instinctively, she wanted to avoid his intense gaze. That was how Christian always was. He would use the gentlest tone to say the sweetest lines and unravel her defenses like it was nothing. She steadied herself and forcefully pushed down that strange flutter in her chest. Her lips lifted into a smile as she said, "In that case, I'll cover the costs for the rest of the wedding and its venue." She couldn't just comfortably accept the way he paid for everything. This marriage was a partnership, so she figured that she should shoulder her share of the responsibility. Christian's smile deepened at that.