chapter 24

After the forced marriage, Jace's mansion became a battleground of strained silence and suppressed emotions. The air was heavy with resentment as Marvis struggled to fulfill her role as Jace's caretaker. Every attempt at connection was met with an impenetrable wall of anger.

One evening, in the dimly lit living room, Marvis approached Jace cautiously. "Jace, we need to find a way to make this work. I didn't choose this marriage, but we have to make the best of the situation for both our sakes."

Jace, his face etched with frustration, snapped back, "Make the best of it? This was meant to be Tracey's responsibility, not yours. I won't forget that."

Marvis, her eyes pleading, responded, "Jace, I didn't choose this. My father's pressured me into it, and I did it for my family. Please try to understand."

Jace's anger, however, was unyielding. "Understand? You're just after the Sullivan name and wealth. I won't be played for a fool by a gold digger."

The accusation cut deep, but Marvis hel