Chapter 39: The Cold War

Sebastian had been waiting for several days, hoping that Charlotte would come to explain everything. However, when he returned home every night, Charlotte had not yet come back. And every morning, as he prepared to leave, Charlotte was already gone. He couldn't comprehend why the person in the hospital was so important to her, important enough to neglect their newly begun married life.

Their marriage was supposed to be a honeymoon period, but now it felt devoid of any sense of newlywed bliss. Sebastian felt lost and lonely, filled with questions and resentment towards Charlotte. He began to contemplate their marriage contract.

Initially, he had agreed to the marriage contract because something about Charlotte fascinated him. Her independence, confidence, and talent deeply attracted him. However, now he finds that choosing a contractual relationship might have been the right decision. At least this way, he could maintain some distance and rationality in the face of uncertainty and disa