Chapitre 70: Chiaki

"Lance," she whispered again. And again. And again.

Previously, she thought having to marry Lance Hua was for her sins, but she tried to make the best out of the situation by being nice to him.

But over time, Lance showed her respect and attention in his unique way of thinking, things that made her feel special. He blended with the family, he joined her in the events with her colleagues. And not once did she have to join the gathering in the Northern region after they were married. This raised a guilty feeling in her heart. How could marriage not be a reciprocation? She wanted to do many things as expected from a normal couple.

Normal was the keyword here.

"Why do you keep calling my name?" his breathy voice spoke next to her hand that kept petting his hair.