Chapter 56 See Things Through

There was a sudden warmth pressed against her mouth. When her eyes fluttered open, she saw Victor's delicate face and could smell his fragrant perfume between her breaths. A wave of uneasiness washed over her.

"What are you doing? !" Realizing what had happened, she pushed him away. Her face was wet with tears.

Victor stumbled back, caught off guard by her reaction. He looked up at her.

"I'm sorry," he said. His eyes were full of pain.

"I..." Mary started, her voice shaky. "I am his wife. This is my obligation until the contract ends..."

"What about after the contract?" Victor asked, frowning.

"After?" Mary blinked at Victor in confusion. Yes, what would happen to her once the contract expired?

"After the contract ends, Mary," said Victor, clenching his fists, "you won't be his wife anymore."

"No...I don't suppose I will be," Mary agreed. She hung her head sadly.

"What about me? Will I have a chance then?" Victor heard himself asking.

It dawned on him that he wasn't scared of revealing his true feelings. What actually scared him was

. Fishing it out, she felt her eyes well up with tears. She blinked them away quickly and answered.

"Hello? William?"

"What are you doing?" William's familiar cold voice came from the other end.

"I just finished my meal," said Mary. "What's up?"

"Okay. You have to come back early. You have something to deal with regarding the company," William said stiffly.

"Alright. I'll be back soon," Mary answered without hesitation.

"You..." William was surprised. He had planned to back her into a corner. Why did she agree so readily?!

"William," began Mary. He couldn't see, but she was smiling softly. "Let's live together peacefully in the coming days."

There was no sound on the other end of the line for a while, and Mary was nervous for his answer. She held her breath and waited.

"Okay, let's do that," William replied calmly. Mary's smile only grew.

'No one knows what tomorrow will be like, but I know I'll be devastated if I leave you. I should make the days we have together meaningful.

So, when I leave, maybe I can give you a smile.'