Chapter 84: Last thing

"Merlione" She called drily, "there's no need to apologize because you got what you wanted. It's fine to have desires. We're married now. You're happy and you feel very great for getting it done, that's good, that's great. Please help me get the plate washed. It's part of a married man's duty." She smiled at the last word then walked out. She paused halfway.

"Since we're married now and you have nothing to fear, I'm free to contact whomever I like, right?"

She didn't wait for his answer.

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Merlione shrugged after she left, a pleased smile present on his handsome face. It would take a while, he thought, taking the used plate to the sink, but she would eventually come around. She couldn't possibly hate him for life. She'd grow to love him and then they'll have the most beautiful family. He whistled happily.

Joan took the first car she saw and left the irritatingly gigantic house she now lived in. It took her a thirty minutes drive to get to Vincent's house and walking up to the door, sh