Here's the translation of the text into English: "I have a contractual marriage with Xu Chen. Before getting married, he made a pact: 'After marriage, we won't interfere with each other; we can see other people, but no one is allowed to stay over.' I agreed gladly. However, Xu Chen broke his promise. Under the dim light in the living room, I could hear the sounds of flirtatious teasing between a man and a woman. I turned to find my own romantic interest-Xu Chen's brother. Later, when the truth came out, Xu Chen, with red eyes, asked me: 'Xiang Yuwei, after all this time, have you really never loved me? What's your relationship with him?' I waved my hand nonchalantly and said casually, 'I did love you; it's a sister-in-law relationship. Stop making a fuss about it. I was just checking on your brother as a sister-in-law. Can't you see I just got off him?'"
I was in an arranged marriage with Cary Scott.
Before the wedding, he proposed, "After we're married, let's not interfere with each other's lives. We can do our own thing, but no bringing anyone home."
I agreed readily.
However, Cary broke his promise. In the dim light of the living room, I heard the flirtatious banter of a couple.
I turned to find my own flirtation-Cary's brother.
When the truth came out, Cary, with red-rimmed eyes, asked me, "Kendra, after all this time, did you never love me? What's going on between you and him?"
I waved it off nonchalantly, talking out of my hat, "Loved you? Sure. I'm just his sister-in-law. Stop making a fuss. I was just looking out for your brother as a sister-in-law should. Why are you yelling? I've already even gotten out of his bed."
1.
"Um... what if Kendra comes back and sees us like this?"
In the vast living room, only a single dim lamp was on, casting a clear light on the couple entwined on the sofa.
I distinctly heard Cary's indifferent voice, "We don't have feelings for each other. So what if she sees?"
Standing in the shadows of the entryway, I couldn't help but let out a derisive laugh.
Cary and I were forced into this arranged marriage by our families.
Before the wedding, Cary approached me once.
"Kendra, I don't love you. If it weren't for the necessity of our families' alliance, I wouldn't marry you. Let's just do our own thing after the wedding. Think about it. It's better for both of us."
I thought it over. There was no way out of this marriage, and Cary was handsome with long legs and a great physique. I wasn't losing out.
"Fine, but don't bring anyone home. It's awkward to see."
I should have known Cary wasn't someone who kept promises.
"Have you two talked enough? Do you need me to make room, or should you take it outside?"
I rapped on the entryway cabinet, reminding the cozy couple inside of my presence.
The air seemed to still for a moment.
Rustling sounds followed, and Cary came to face me.
"Kendra, weren't you supposed to be on a business trip?"
I walked into the house naturally and said, "Came back early. Seems like I interrupted you."
My tone was cold, and Cary said nothing.
Ignoring the two outside, I turned and headed to my room to freshen up.
Cary's love for fun wasn't new. Everyone in our social circle was aware, and I was prepared for it.
Choosing not to dwell on these bothersome matters, I received a message the next second.
Kieran Scott sent me a message on WhatsApp, "Did you get home safely? Need me to ask Cary to pick you up?"
It was from Cary's brother.
To be honest, Cary was a playboy, and I wasn't exactly a saint myself.
While he fooled around, I was secretly flirting with his brother.
Thinking it over, I typed a reply, "Why? Won't you come pick me up yourself, Kieran?"
Kieran said, "It's inconvenient for me."
I asked, "What's inconvenient? Let's meet tomorrow. I want to see you."
I watched as the message box showed "The other party is typing." but after waiting a while, no new message came through.
Feeling cheerful, I hummed a tune as I headed to the shower.
2.
When I walked out wrapped in a towel, I was startled to find Cary sitting outside.
"Is there something you want to say to me?" I asked, drying my hair with a towel in one hand and texting Kieran with the other.
Kieran sent a message asking me, "Where should we meet tomorrow? Should I pick you up?"
I replied, "I'll think about it. I'll let you know in the morning."
"Who are you chatting with?" Cary suddenly asked.
I frowned, "What's it to you?"
As I spoke, I caught a whiff of alcohol emanating from Cary. He had clearly drunk quite a bit.
"If there's nothing, please leave."
I was about to ask him to leave and close the door, but just as I stood up, he grabbed my wrist.
A strong force pulled me into an embrace reeking of alcohol.
Hot breath brushed against my ear.
"Kendra..."
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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