After Sebastian left, the room became quiet. Charlotte stood up and went to the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror, she saw the flush of passion on her face. Her body was covered in love bites—this domineering CEO liked leaving his mark on her. She recalled Sebastian's passionate demeanour, which differed from the CEO she knew at work.But at that moment, she didn't want to stay in the room and wait for him to return. She had her own life and places she wanted to visit. Since her task of accompanying him on his business trip to Feia was finished, she wanted to explore on her own. Feia, located in the Mediterranean region, was a place of scenic beauty.Charlotte dressed in a beautiful skirt, applied delicate makeup, and went to the seaside. The sea breeze was gentle, the sun was bright, and Charlotte felt a sense of freedom and relaxation she hadn't experienced before. She walked along the shoreline, enjoying the soft sand and the calm sea waves lapping at her ankles.After

“Mom, look, a couple is sitting on Sophie and Alex’s bench,” a little boy said, peering through the window at Charlotte and Sebastian.“Yes, Sophie would be pleased,” his mother replied, glancing at the silhouettes on the bench before returning to her kitchen work.Charlotte sat quietly, watching the sunset. She felt an unusual sense of calm. Leaning back, she felt something against her back. She turned and saw a small brass plaque attached to the bench. The plaque read:Sophie & AlexMay 20, 2019My hand in yours, may we grow old together.I love you to the moon and back.The inscription brought a warm smile to her face. She traced the words with her fingers, feeling the depth of the love shared on this bench. It was a love that seemed timeless and unending, echoing through the years.Sebastian noticed her interest in the plaque and leaned closer, reading the words over her shoulder. “It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” he said softly.Charlotte nodded. “Their love is still here, watching ove

The dinner progressed in a pleasant atmosphere. Sebastian and Charlotte talked about many topics, not just work but also their interests and future plans. Unknowingly, the distance between them seemed to diminish."Charlotte, I appreciate your support and understanding all this time," Sebastian said, looking at her with deep emotion. "I've prepared a contract for you to review."Charlotte smiled slightly. This romantic evening was all about signing a contract, so she took the contract and began to read it carefully."Sebastian, is there any clause I need to pay special attention to?" Charlotte asked as she perused the contract."Hmm, the contract is mostly standard. Just take your time to read through it," Sebastian replied, sipping his wine nonchalantly.Charlotte read the contract attentively, line by line. Suddenly, she noticed a particular clause: "If we have a child, the contract will automatically renew. What does this mean?"Sebastian put down his wine glass and looked at Charl

Sebastian had meticulously planned every detail of their honeymoon, eager to spend quality time with Charlotte and hoping this vacation would strengthen their bond. He felt a growing sense of excitement as the day of their departure approached. Though initially hesitant, Charlotte eventually agreed to the trip, and everything seemed perfect.One evening, as they were finishing dinner, Charlotte's phone rang. She glanced at the screen and saw it was George. Excusing herself, she answered the call in the living room. Sebastian, clearing the table, could hear snippets of the conversation through the door."George, what happened?" Charlotte asked, concern evident in her voice.Sebastian couldn't make out George's response, but he heard Charlotte say, "I understand. I'll be there as soon as possible."Moments later, Charlotte returned to the dining room, her expression troubled."Sebastian," she began hesitantly, "I need to talk to you. Something important has come up, and I won't be able

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